Having a small jaw or overcrowded teeth are two reasons a new ... examine the inside of your mouth for signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or pus. Then, your provider may perform ...

You may also develop pain from grinding your teeth along your jaw and ear ... decay and can lead to swelling, sensitivity, and constant pressure on your tooth. Sinus infections are inflammation ...

Had a mechanical engineer designed the human frame, he would no doubt have built the jaws after the fashion of a nut cracker, with the muscles placed at the ends of the jaw levers, and the teeth ...

It may reduce swelling and irritation in the affected area. Dry Socket Paste, an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment dentists recommend for tooth extraction pain, has eugenol. A French clinical trial ...

Toothache may be caused by several factors like decay in the tooth, infection within the jaw or tooth ... and helps in reducing inflammation, swelling, and the amount of bacteria in the mouth.

Watch out for oozing pus that smells bad. It could be a sign that an infection is starting. Another tip-off: Your pain, redness, and swelling don't go away or are getting worse. Call your doctor ...

And this could be putting you at risk of extreme swelling ... you more prone to mouth infections like periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that can cause tooth loss if untreated.

A tender jaw and difficulty opening and closing your mouth are among the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. But there are also surprising side effects of TMJ disorders ...

(Sebastien Bozon/AFP/Getty Images) Dental patients in the Beaufort Delta who may have been exposed to infection by visiting dental teams last spring say they deserve access to better care.