Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.

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, ...

Throbbing pain in the tooth usually indicates that there is an injury or infection in the mouth. In most cases, this will be a cavity or an abscess. However, there are many possible causes of ...

Impacted teeth pose significant risks to oral health, ranging from cyst formation to arch crowding. Early detection remains ...

Discover if your "electric shock" jaw pain is trigeminal neuralgia, a neurological condition often mistaken for dental problems. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Pregnancy is a beautiful time, and naturally, you’ll do everything to ensure a healthy 9 months. This includes getting proper prenatal care, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising, and even giving up ...

Migraine attacks often cause intense pain in one or more parts of the head, including around the scalp, and behind the eyes and cheeks. But they can also cause pain in the ear and jaw. If you’ve been ...

I have been a frequent visitor to my dentist’s office since it reopened after lockdowns during the initial stages of the pandemic. First came a cracked tooth, then a cracked filling. Both were painful ...

As far as many Nigerians are concerned, acute tooth pain or toothache, as many love to call it, is nothing to worry about. But this may not be so, as Titilayo Anu recently found out. For many, acute ...