Swollen gums or tooth pain that won’t quit? Here’s how to tell if you’ve got an infected tooth and what you need to do next—before it spreads. It’s easy to overlook early dental issues, especially if ...

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New research suggests that deep, often painless tooth infections may influence health far beyond the mouth. Studies indicate that treating infections at the root of a tooth can reduce inflammation and ...

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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 ...

A News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

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As sniffle season sets in, sinus infections are among the most common illnesses seen in doctors’ offices. For most people, they’re nothing more than an inconvenience and a few days of congestion, but, ...

If you brought a steak home and noticed an odd, pale lump within the meat, chances are it's not marbling but an abscess. Food Republic spoke to Dr. Crystal Heath, DVM and Executive Director at Our ...