Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...

An exposed tooth root can be uncomfortable to deal with. It may cause sharp pain and sensitivity when you’re brushing your teeth and when you’re eating foods that are hot, cold, sweet, sour, or spicy.

A patient came in complaining that she had sensitivity to biting and cold in one of her teeth. Sometimes when she bites, she gets a feeling of an electric shock in her tooth. This electric shock is a ...

Q: I have a couple of teeth that have been sensitive to hot, cold, and pressure for several months. It's not terrible, but my dentist said that it might be cracked tooth syndrome. What is that, and ...

Shingles, maskne, migraines and quarantine fatigue: The stress of the pandemic has manifested in a variety of physical ailments. The latest evidence of this is a rise in cracked teeth. “We have seen ...

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 ...