According to periodontist Dr. Al Danenberg, there are surprisingly easy-to-spot signs that some may have poor dental health, including bad teeth, often without them even realizing it.

Bella Hadid has shared a health update after revealing that a tooth infection caused a flare up of her Lyme disease. The 26-year-old model recently gave insight into her ongoing struggle with Lyme ...

Author's note: Instead of writing to my fellow dental professionals in this article, I'm writing to dental patients in the words below. We are often looked to for our expertise and advice about how ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Having trouble with pain or swelling near your wisdom teeth in Chicago? Discover the key signs that mean removal might be necessary.

Pericoronitis is a common gum condition, especially among young adults, that usually occurs when wisdom teeth begin to emerge ...

How important is dental health — and what are "dental splinters"? You may not see them, feel them, or even know about them, but they are sources of infection and inflammation. I count 14 of them. They ...

Dentists recommend proactive removal of wisdom tooth when they see a high risk of future issues like crowding, decay or cysts ...