Persistent tooth infection may cause ear and head pain because of the connection between your teeth and the trigeminal nerve.

Sasha Ross, DMD, MS, is a board-certified periodontist who has been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2013. She earned her dental degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and completed her ...

Pulpotomy is a dental procedure used to save decayed, infected teeth. If you or your child has a severe cavity, plus infection in the tooth’s pulp (pulpitis), your dentist may recommend pulpotomy to ...

Need a home remedy for your tooth infection? Try these expert-backed solutions to manage the discomfort while you wait to see your dentist. If you’ve got a persistent and throbbing toothache that ...

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A root canal is the name of the dental procedure that cleans out the decay in your tooth’s pulp and root. Your teeth have an enamel layer on the outside, a second layer of dentin, and a soft inside ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Ali the Cincinnati Zoo's 18-year-old aardvark is on the road to recovery after tooth surgery and a blood transfusion. “Ali has a history of dental issues, and, because of her jaw ...

A WOMAN says she’s been left permanently scarred after a string of “shambolic” dentist appointments. Leanna Painter suffered ...