Dear Dr. Roach: I had toothache and went to a dentist, who sent me to an oral surgeon, who removed a tooth. Now (on and off), I have a toothache where the tooth was removed (of course, I realize it ...

Whether it's a dull ache or sharp jolt, it can be hard to think of anything else when you have tooth pain. But while tooth pain relief is crucial, it's important not to brush off your symptoms if you ...

Quip's whitening strips are a dissolvable, peroxide-free option that brighten teeth fast. Even better, after giving myself the full treatment, I didn't feel any sensitivity.

Aching teeth are one of the few health complaints that follow you through life. You don’t remember your first toothache, but your parent might. It probably happened when you were around 6 months old, ...

A group of researchers from around the world, including two Harvard Medical School affiliates, discovered a new cellular function that explains how teeth sense cold temperatures and why that causes ...

There's nothing more aggravating or borderline debilitating than tooth irritation. And along with the pesky pain comes the daunting reality that you could have a dentist appointment in your near ...

When your teeth are healthy, you don't think about them much. You bite into foods without really noticing all the work your chompers are doing, you brush them twice a day (and if you're listening to ...

Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex ...

Painful throbbing in your teeth and gums may be a sign that you're experiencing a toothache. Ideally, seeing your dentist for a thorough exam should be your priority. That said, there are times when ...

Learn what foods to eat after a root canal, which foods to avoid, and how proper nutrition supports healing and comfort.