Cannabidiol (CBD), a nonaddictive, nonpsychoactive component of the marijuana plant, may reduce severe dental pain, making it a safer, equally effective alternative to opioids. The study was recently ...

What began as "extreme pain" for Brian Hooks eventually turned into a head-shaking and life-changing discovery. Hooks, a veteran of the U.S. Army, went to his local dentist trying to figure out what ...

Houston woman endured ‘severe’ tooth pain for years — said teeth would 'break in half' while chewing food. Why millions of Americans share her struggle (and what to do about it) For more than a decade ...

It is Sunday morning, your molar is throbbing, and your dentist is nowhere to be found. Do you ride it out, head to urgent care, or make a beeline for the ER? Emergency physician Jeffrey Druck, MD, ...

Bruxism, the formal name for teeth grinding, can lead to ringing in the ears and tooth fractures. Here's how to find relief.

Tooth pain may be caused by an infection or disease, mouth trauma, general sensitivity, or inflammation. Temporary remedies for tooth pain include analgesic gels, OTC pain relievers, clover oil, ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...