An abscessed tooth is one that is infected in or around the root, creating a pocket of pus. Anyone, from children to the elderly, can get one. If you have one, it won’t get better on its own.

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WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a dental abscess, an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity.

Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease ...

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

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How an infected tooth can lead to heart complications. @thefinemethod tells users that tooth infections can be deadly, citing the September 2023 death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Williams.

Caitlin Alsop, 23, nearly died from a sepsis infection caused by an impacted wisdom tooth. Caitlin Alsop Facebook It wasn’t until she went out to dinner with a friend that Alsop says things took ...

What is periodontal disease ? It literally means “around the tooth”. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. Where the gumline meets the tooth, it forms a slight V shaped crevice called ...