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 ...

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 ...

An abscessed tooth is a serious dental infection that develops around the root of a tooth, resulting in a pus-filled pocket. This condition can affect people of all ages and typically stems from ...

A pathogen detection test based on artificial intelligence (AI) was used to diagnose a patient's rare progressive brain abscess caused by a dental infection. Details were published on July 26 in a ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...