You might think of your teeth as tools, like built-in knives and forks. But if they are so utilitarian, why do teeth feel pain? Wouldn't it be better if they could just gnash and gnaw under any ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

If you're waking up with banging headaches or your partner tells you that you're making clacking sounds when you sleep, you might be grinding your teeth. The formal name for teeth grinding is bruxism, ...

Got crown pain? While a dental crown can effectively cover and protect a damaged tooth, many people are surprised to learn that it won’t safeguard them from tooth pain. In fact, a crowned tooth is ...