Join the Toothache group to help and get support from people like you.
Toothache News
Related terms: Tooth Pain, Dental Pain
Gun Violence Leads To Skipped Dental Visits, Lost Teeth
TUESDAY, April 15, 2025 – Gun violence is bad for dental health, a new study says. More specifically, people are less likely to go to the dentist in neighborhoods with higher levels of firearm...
Lower Oral Health Scores Linked to Higher Pain Scores in Women
MONDAY, April 14, 2025 – Low oral health scores are associated with higher pain scores, including migraine headache, among women, according to a study published online April 9 in Frontiers in Pain...
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 – With a new law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 27, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, The New York Times...
1 in 3 Kids Has Dental Problems, Poll Finds
SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 – More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll shows. The problems...
Flossing Linked to Lower Risk for Ischemic, Cardioembolic Stroke, A-Fib
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study presented at the annual American...
Regular Flossing Can Prevent Strokes
FRIDAY, Jan. 31, 2025 – Flossing protects your brain as well as your gums, a new study suggests. People who floss their teeth at least once a week are reducing their risk of stroke caused by a blood...
Non-Opioids Can Ease Post-Dental Surgery Pain Better Than Opioids, Study Shows
THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2025 – Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs acetaminophen and ibuprofen are better at managing dental pain than opioids. People who had their wisdom teeth removed got better results from...
Denture Use Tied to Better Cognitive Health in Older Adults With Partial Tooth Loss
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a study published online Dec. 23 in Aging Medicine. Xiang Qi,...
Scientists Identify Genes That Shape People's Teeth
TUESDAY, Dec. 17, 2024 – Ever wonder why your teeth look the way they do? A group of genes drive the shape of each person’s teeth, including at least one gene inherited from Neanderthals, a new s...
Gum Disease Germs Could Help Trigger Cancer
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 – Bacteria that causes gum disease can also raise a person’s risk of head and neck cancers, a new study says. More than a dozen bacterial species have been linked to a c...
Government Report Links Excessive Fluoride in Water to Lowered IQs in Kids
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2024 – High levels of fluoride in drinking water may dim the intelligence of children, a new U.S. government report shows. Based on an analysis of published research, the...
Why Back to School Should Include a Dental Checkup
SUNDAY, Aug. 18, 2024 – As kids head back to school this fall, there is probably one item many parents haven't thought to put on the to-do list: dental checkups. But they should make sure their...
TikTok Craze 'Extra Hard' Gum Won't Chisel Your Jawline. It Might Even Hurt You
MONDAY, Aug. 12, 2024 – “Extra-hard” chewing gum is being touted on social media as a means of developing a chiseled jawline. This sort of gum is promoted as a gym for “facial fitness,” toning and ti...
Tooth Loss Could Point to Serious Heart Issues
TUESDAY, July 30, 2024 – A healthy mouth also means a healthy heart, a new review suggests. People who’ve lost teeth are more likely to die from heart problems – and the more teeth lost, the higher t...
Kidney Trouble Could Mean Tooth Loss for Older Women
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – Older women with chronic kidney disease might wind up losing so many teeth they aren’t able to chew and talk effectively, a new study warns. Postmenopausal women with k...