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 ...
In 2007 a seventh grader in Prince George's County, Md., died when bacteria from an untreated tooth abscess spread to his brain. Dental abscesses are a common problem nationwide. Studies show that ...
A 7-year-old boy with congenital heart disease developed multiple brain abscesses caused by an infection from apical periodontitis in his baby teeth, according to a case report published on June 28 in ...
Poor oral hygiene can lead to various dental issues, including tooth abscess, which is a bacterial infection characterised by swelling in the gums that releases pus and blood. It can either occur at ...
The Cochrane Oral Health Groups Trials Register, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Medline, Embase, CINAHL, OpenGrey, ZETOC Conference Proceedings World Health Organization (WHO) ...
Any tooth abscess needs dental treatment, but some home remedies, such as a saltwater rinse or a cold compress, may relieve the discomfort caused by the infection. A tooth abscess can arise from ...
As a practicing endodontist, Friday evenings are always unpredictable. Patients in pain or referring dentists who are trying to help their patients in pain right before the weekend have become a norm ...
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 ...