Tooth maintenance is a fact of life for everyone, and if you neglect it for too long it can turn into an infection that could ...

Our patient’s dental sinus was a form of cervicofacial actinomycosis, the most common Actinomyces infection in humans. Cervicofacial actinomycosis (or “lumpy jaw”) is typically a slowly progressive ...

A tooth infection may seem like a small dental problem, but if left untreated, it can sometimes become a serious health issue. Most tooth infections stay limit ...

An abscess is a confined pocket of pus that builds up within the body. A dental abscess forms within the teeth, in the gums or even the bone holding the tooth in place. A periapical abscess is located ...

Abscesses are usually caused by specific microorganisms that invade the tissues, often by way of small wounds or breaks in the skin. An abscess is a natural defense mechanism in which the body ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s 2024 surveillance data, tooth abscesses in children under age six have increased by nearly 15% over the past decade, with most cases traced ...

Imaging helped lead to the diagnosis and treatment of a 2-year-old girl who developed the life-threatening condition orbital cellulitis due to a dental abscess. The details were published on April 9 ...

EXCLUSIVE: Hayley Bramhall whose seven-year-old son Philip has waited four months for tooth extractions calls on government ...

Waking up with a painful or throbbing tooth can quickly ruin your morning. While occasional tooth discomfort may not seem ...

An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the infection is sending white blood cells to fight the bacteria. This results in the ...