"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it ...

A gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and ...

Your gums could bleed, change colors, burn, or hurt. Abscessed tooth. When you have an infection at the root of your tooth, it forms a pus pocket, or abscess. These don’t always hurt ...

Smoking and other tobacco use can cause oral health problems like gum disease and tooth decay. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth structure and can affect both the enamel and the dentin layer ...

Recent research linking gum disease to heart disease, diabetes and possibly Alzheimer’s has had lots of us reaching for the floss. But how important is it to look after your teeth and gums ...