Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which she developed from an infected tooth Caitlin Alsop Caitlin Alsop, 23, thought she had the flu — but it was the start of a ...

When Kendall Schara's body seemed unable to fight a simple infection, doctors knew something was wrong ...

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in ...

A toothache that lingers for weeks might seem like a dental problem and nothing more. But a growing body of research, reinforced by studies published through early 2025, shows that infections buried ...

Without proper treatment, tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body, leading to serious and potentially life threatening complications. A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a ...

Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body ...

If you are experiencing constant jaw pain or headaches, then you need to know if wisdom teeth could be behind it. Here are ...

Caitlin Alsop, 23, nearly died from sepsis caused by an impacted wisdom tooth. An Australian woman thought she had the flu — but it turned out to be a life-threatening sepsis infection caused by an ...