Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may even lead to tooth loss. In severe and untreated cases, bacterial infection ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

Researchers from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine discovered that training the innate immune system may lead to increased bone loss in inflammatory conditions such as periodontitis and arthritis.

A 29-year-old healthy man experienced a rare case of losing six teeth followed by upper jaw osteonecrosis due to an infection with shingles, a rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The ...

Tooth Loss May Indicate Osteoporosis: Many individuals experience joint discomfort, dental issues, and tooth pain, with some even facing broken teeth. Often, these symptoms are dismissed as normal ...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an inorganic mineral present in human bone and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. While it occurs naturally in bone, healthcare ...

New research reveals that oleic acid, abundant in olive oil, protects aging mice from gum infection-induced bone loss and gut microbiome disruption, highlighting how what we eat may help prevent ...

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 ...

Dr. John Paul Gallardo explains how recognizing early gum disease signs can support long-term oral and systemic health. MIAMI, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2026 / Gum disease remains one ...