"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

Brush or floss first? Add a mouthwash? You may think you know all there is to taking care of your teeth –– but maybe you ...

In the Tufts study, the bioengineered teeth developed these ligament-like connections, a promising sign that they could one ...

Research has found as many as six in 10 children have rotting teeth by the age of five, so it seems we all need to 'brush' up ...

Nearly everyone brushes their teeth, at least according to a study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg. The catch?

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way ...

The toothlike structures represent a step toward bioengineered replacements for dental implants, say researchers behind the ...

The most important thing for oral hygiene is brushing twice a day, but this might not be enough to achieve healthy teeth.As ...