Researchers have studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. They did this by creating nanogels combined with a special ...

If your swollen gums are caused by a bacterial infection that leads to gingivitis, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics and/or perform a deep cleaning of your teeth to remove plaque buildup.

Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically ...

A dentist or oral surgeon can treat a tooth abscess by surgically draining it and rinsing the area with saline water. They may also prescribe antibiotics. Mumps is a contagious viral infection of ...

Antibiotic prophylaxis may lower the risk of dry socket (DS) and surgical site infection (SSI) following lower third-molar (LM3) extraction, according to a study recently published in the Journal of ...

Gum disease is a preventable infection of your mouth ... Dentists also sometimes put antibiotic fibers into your gums to help fight bacteria. Or they may prescribe antibiotic pills or mouthwash.