Throbbing pain in the tooth usually indicates that there is an injury or infection in the mouth. In most cases, this will be a cavity or an abscess. However, there are many possible causes of ...

You might think of your teeth as tools, like built-in knives and forks. But if they are so utilitarian, why do teeth feel pain? Wouldn't it be better if they could just gnash and gnaw under any ...

Pregnancy is a beautiful time, and naturally, you’ll do everything to ensure a healthy 9 months. This includes getting proper prenatal care, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and even giving up ...

This story was written for our sponsor, North Carolina Dental Society. Mouth and jaw pain can develop due to common issues ranging from toothaches and arthritis to anxiety and sleep disorders. These ...

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Home remedies, such as an ice pack and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, can help relieve wisdom tooth pain. However, a person may need to have their wisdom teeth removed. There are four wisdom ...

Migraine attacks often cause intense pain in one or more parts of the head, including around the scalp, and behind the eyes and cheeks. But they can also cause pain in the ear and jaw. If you’ve been ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: Whenever I go to the dentist and have to have a filling done, I think the worst part is the numbness. My dentist is really good at giving me the shot ...

More than 500 teeth were removed by doctors from a little boy’s mouth recently after he started to complain of jaw pain and swelling. Since the 7-year-old boy’s surgery last month, he now has 21 teeth ...

“I think both dental caries and other dental diseases are very relatable,” Carolina Bertilsson, a study co-author and dentist at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, tells PopSci. “It is awful to ...