Waking up with tooth pain in the morning is a common and often frustrating issue. The causes can vary from mild to severe, ...

If the dentine becomes exposed, following tooth decay or gum disease for example, painful stimuli such as temperature or certain liquids will cause pain. The researchers studied mice and humans to ...

Unlubricated bristles are better able to whisk away sticky bacteria lurking along the gum line. While it’s always best to ...

Now a new study suggests it contains chemicals that can help in the fight against tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers found compounds from the drink, known as polyphenols, helped fend off ...

A woman has spoken out about how she was left with just six teeth after her gum disease went undiagnosed for nearly 20 years.

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems. Our mouths are filled with bacteria, including the good kinds that protect our teeth and gums.

A dental abscess is a pocket of bacteria and pus that forms inside the gums and can be very painful if it isn’t treated with antibiotics. A person with dementia may feel this pain and become very ...

Are you brushing, flossing and using mouthwash right? Dentists reveal the errors that raise the risk of decay and gum disease ...

Prolonged stress can contribute to several health issues including tooth loss and other dental problems An expert explains ...