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 ...

The death of a Prince George's County boy this week from an infection that started with an abscessed tooth has spurred lawmakers to demand better dental care for poor children and has prompted a ...

Maintaining healthy teeth is obviously important for us, but the same is also true for our cats. Although we may not think about a cat’s dental health quite as often as ours—and attempting to brush ...

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 ...

Imagine visiting the dentist for what you think is a quick pain fix and ending up in a hospital emergency room? Dr. Thomas Roemer, the dentist at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, has seen it too many times. His ...

To pull or not to pull is a common dilemma when patients have the potentially dangerous combination of abscessed teeth and the need for heart surgery. In such cases, problem teeth often are extracted ...

When your dog develops a toothache, it’s not like he can walk up to you, paw in mouth, as he mumbles, “Excuse me, human, but I seem to be experiencing a rather bothersome premolar situation today.” ...