Binga, a 23-year-old male western lowland gorilla, had been feeling down in the mouth after refusing oral antibiotics for an abscess that was discovered in his lower right jaw last month.

Once tooth decay spreads to the pulp, it is likely that it will require root canal treatment. The patient may be referred to a specialist known as an endodontist to receive this treatment. Stage 5: ...

The patient may be referred to a specialist known as an endodontist to receive this treatment. Stage 5: Infection, Abscess, and Gum Disease Once tooth decay reaches the pulp, it evolves into a ...

Facial swelling and fever, along with severe tooth pain, may indicate an abscess ... potentially lead to a bacterial infection or an abscess. Treatment can depend on the size and location of ...

Clove oil may offer short-term relief of tooth pain but does not treat the underlying cause (such as tooth decay, tooth fracture, or an abscess). Clove oil is considered safe if used appropriately, ...

A young woman whose botched dental treatment saw her bullied at school has spoken out about her nightmare. Lucie Welby, 21, ...

Clinical presentation of lactational breast abscess usually includes fever, chills, malaise, and recent or recurrent mastitis. Pain, erythema, and firmness over an area of the breast are typically ...

Treatment for lung cancer varies according to age, type of cancer, extent of disease, tolerance to medication and patient preference. Treatment options include a combination of surgery, radiation, ...

For scoliosis, bracing is often ineffective to halt progression of spinal deformity, therefore, spinal fusion is usually the primary treatment option. What is the life expectancy in someone with ...

There’s no cure for psoriasis, but treatment can help you feel better. You may need topical, oral, or body-wide (systemic) treatments. Even if you have severe psoriasis, there are good ways to ...