You had a root canal a few days ago, and your tooth still feels sore when you eat. Or perhaps you had the treatment years ago, but the same tooth has started hurting again. Should you be worried? Most root canal side effects are mild and improve as your mouth heals. However, pain that gets...
It's late, your jaw is throbbing, and the dental office is closed. So you search for the strongest natural antibiotic for a tooth infection and hope something in your kitchen will fix it. Almost everyone tries the kitchen first. This guide covers what home remedies can actually do, which ones can hurt you, and when...
You are hurting, it is the weekend, and you wonder if a pill would fix your tooth or gum infection. Searching for antibiotics for abscess treatment brings up long drug lists but little explanation. This guide covers which antibiotics dentists prescribe, when they add them, and why the pills rarely work alone. It also covers...
You have a toothache, and now you also feel hot, achy, and worn out. You wonder if the two are connected, and whether you should be worried. They can be. This article explains why a tooth infection can make your whole body feel unwell, how to tell a mild problem from a dangerous one, and...
By Eastside Modern Dentistry | Reviewed by Dr. Nitin Jaggi, DDS | Last reviewed: [add date] It's late at night. Your tooth throbs, your gum looks puffy, and a bad taste keeps creeping into your mouth. You want to know if this can wait until morning. Most people searching for dental abscess symptoms are scared...
Some of the most common indications of gingivitis are bleeding gums, tenderness during teeth brushing, and chronic foul odor. Although the symptoms might be mild at first, they can become more severe with time if not treated. If you aren't sure how to treat gingivitis, the good news is that you can take steps now...
Bleeding gums, bad breath and gum tenderness can be common and easy to ignore, particularly if they don't appear to be a serious problem. These symptoms can however be early signs of gum disease. The problem is, many people wait until it starts to really bother them before they do anything about it, then, the...
The case of a jaw infection is not one to be taken lightly. A majority of the time, people think that the pain or swelling in the jaw will resolve on its own, while some of the symptoms may actually be an indicator of a bigger issue. Early detection of jaw infection symptoms will help...
Could there be a brain risk because of a dental problem? A tooth infection spread to the brain is so serious that most people will not even think of it, but it is possible. Although serious cases of dental infection are rare, they may extend to the brain and be fatal. It is all about...
Hearing a crack in your tooth can be unsettling. For many people, the surprise is that there is no pain at all. A tooth cracked in half with no pain may seem harmless at first, but this situation can hide serious problems that develop quietly. Getting it checked early often saves the tooth and prevents...