Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

Around 60,000 years ago in Siberia, a Neanderthal opened their mouth so that a rotten tooth could be drilled — and the case is the oldest evidence of an intentional dental treatment to date, a new ...

A man's lower jaw recovered from a medieval church in Aberdeen reveals the oldest known use of a dental bridge in Scotland, a new study finds. The gold wire, called a ligature, was installed around ...

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Taking care of your teeth is important, yet it can be tricky. You can brush too hard or too soft, too often or not often enough. Also, the amount you spend on each quadrant of your mouth and the way ...

If you have swollen gums, it can be a sign of gingivitis, which is an early stage of gum disease. Make sure you have regular dental check-ups to prevent swollen gums from developing into severe oral ...

A photo of a woman with blackened teeth in Northern Vietnam. A woman in the Lu minority group displays blackened teeth in Northern Vietnam’s Lai Chau Province in 2005. The tradition is also practiced ...

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are considered the optimal first-line pharmacologic treatment for acute dental pain. Eugenol is the active compound in clove oil that acts as a localized ...

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At 45, my group chats have a few recurring themes: kid stuff, mom nights, and perimenopause. There’s not a day that goes by when I don’t hear about someone’s 4 a.m. insomnia or a new mystery symptom. ...

Editor's note: Alysa Liu wins Olympic gold in women's figure skating. MILAN — For those watching figure skating for the first time at the 2026 Winter Olympics, you may notice the unique style of Team ...

Apollo’s owners find metal stuck around his back tooth, pushed into the gum. The vet warns it could burrow into bone - or be swallowed and perforate the stomach. Under anesthesia, they discover it’s a ...