Simple tooth issue turns into life-threatening revelation.

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 ...

Poor oral health can cause low-grade inflammation linked to some chronic illnesses. A root canal (when it’s needed) could lower those risks, a new study found. Successfully treating a tooth infection ...

Her surgeon handed her a knee replacement date, then a preoperative packet that sent her straight to the dentist for a ...