NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) and acetaminophen are the first-line treatment for acute dental pain. Opioids are only for rare cases where first-line treatments fail or are contraindicated. Not all “tooth ...

Dental care in America faces persistent and severe disparities. The biggest barrier is cost, even among those with insurance.

There's nothing more aggravating or borderline debilitating than tooth irritation. And along with the pesky pain comes the daunting reality that you could have a dentist appointment in your near ...

An analysis of National Health Interview Survey data reveals a significant increase in chronic pain prevalence among US ...

A new study conducted by scientists from McGill University shows that chronic pain, often undetectable by medical tests, can be better assessed through a holistic approach. By combining ...

Of the nearly 60 interventions or combination of treatments available to treat chronic jaw pain, only a few like exercises and psychotherapy were likely the most effective in patients. The guidance ...

CHRONIC pain is widespread in the UK, causing misery to millions.  While many find out the cause of their pain, such as arthritis, injury or illness, others can go years without any answers ...

Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by a dental infection. The case report was published on December ...

But Bongiorno wasn’t asking for drugs — she simply wanted help. For two years, Bongiorno, 54, had been living with pain that she describes as a deep burning sensation far worse than kidney stones or ...