Yet women often report greater post-surgical pain and lower pain threshold than men. This difference stems from numerous biological, psychological and social factors. As a female dentist, it made me ...

Bisphosphonates can occasionally cause a condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw. This condition can press on the trigeminal nerve, causing a facial pain syndrome. Your endocrinologist or primary ...

I still feel some sharp sensations for a few seconds when starting to eat.

The NHL has several classic hockey smiles that feature missing or broken teeth. New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes has become a part of that club after his teeth were broken in the Olympic gold medal game ...

Dental problems are common in horses and can affect nearly every aspect of their daily life — from eating, grazing and maintaining body condition to performing comfortably under the saddle. Because ...

Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they?

Iranian doctors say that during last month's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests, security agents swarmed hospitals in ...

Chronic pain is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. Back pain is the most frequently reported type, followed closely by head and face pain linked to the jaw joint, in the form of ...

Weirton residents now have easier access to pain management services with the opening of a new clinic aimed at helping patients manage conditions such as back i ...

A science based guide to migraine, tension headache, facial pain, triggers, treatments, and long term relief strategies ...