Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a medical journalist covering cardiology news. People with an infected or abscessed tooth are at elevated risk for ...

According to Dr. Yadira Cardona-Rohena of Hamilton Mill Oral & Facial Surgery, the consequences can be severe and irreversible, often leading to tooth extraction. In a featured article for HelloNation ...

In a TikTok with over 691,000 views, content creator @thefinemethod shares her scary experience and encourages viewers to stay on top of their dental health. “If your tooth is hurting, go to the ...

A root canal is a dental procedure aimed at removing infected or damaged pulp from the interior of a tooth. The pulp is a delicate tissue that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue, ...

September 9, 2011 — An unemployed man died last week because he couldn't afford treatment for his infected third molar, according to news reports. Citing physicians and family remembers, Cincinnati's ...

Tooth extractions, including ones involving infection, periodontal disease and crowding issues, are one of the most common dental procedures. An estimated 10 million wisdom teeth are extracted from ...