According to a new study, combining exercise with omega-3 supplements reduced inflammation and, thereby, the severity of a chronic tooth root infection. It suggests a relatively simple means of ...

How is toothache caused by apical periodontitis or apical abscess treated? The recommended treatment for these conditions is removal of the dead nerve and associated bacteria. This is usually done by ...

Apical periodontitis is a common but often overlooked condition that occurs when bacteria from untreated tooth decay spread to the tip of a tooth’s root.

It was concluded that the microbiota of Infected root canal associated with acute apical abscess is diverse and heterogeneous, composed mainly of anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria, with the great ...

28.04.2020: Clinical review - Uncomplicated local odontogenic infections are common and can usually be managed by a dentist.

INTRODUCTION Apical periodontitis (AP) often appears as a response to intraradicular or extraradicular infection. Acceptance of endodontic therapeutic protocol to treat a disease has usually been ...

Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

Q I saw my dentist for pain in an upper molar, but the X-ray was normal. My nose was also plugged up, and she said it might ...

Is expression of the cytokines IL-1alpha and IL-1beta in periapical lesions in primary teeth a contributing factor to their progression?

Luong, DMDTooth sensitivity, also known as dentin hypersensitivity, causes tooth pain in response to heat, cold, air flow, or light touch. It is a common issue, affecting about 10-30% of the ...