When you think of an infection, your first thoughts might be a respiratory infection, or perhaps one that develops on your skin from an open wound. Almost every area of the body can be vulnerable to ...

A father from Llanrwst, Wales, nearly died after a tooth infection spread to his heart, causing sepsis and multiple strokes.

A toothache that lingers is easy to dismiss, but sometimes, it signals something far more serious. Some dental infections may start as a slight discomfort and rapidly get worse without treatment, ...

A woman is sending a PSA about dental care after an infected tooth landed her on life support for a week. In a TikTok with over 691,000 views, content creator @thefinemethod shares her scary ...

Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 2024 surveillance data, tooth abscesses in children under age six have increased by nearly 15% over the past decade, with most cases traced ...

ST. LOUIS — Dental hygiene may not be the first thing many think about when they consider what can impact their heart health. For one woman, a cracked tooth led to a deadly infection of one of her ...

Leah Suzanne is a professional writer with decades of experience covering health, wellness and fitness. From interviewing top experts about the COVID-19 pandemic to asking sought-after celebrity ...

A woman in her 30s whose face became severely swollen after having a wisdom tooth removed fell into critical condition due to ...

A dad nearly died after a toothache developed into a deadly heart infection, leaving him battling sepsis and a series of ...