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 ...

The primary treatment for a tooth abscess is always surgical: drainage, root canal, or extraction. Antibiotics alone cannot cure an abscess because they can’t remove the source of the infection.

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 ...

An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the infection is sending white blood cells to fight the bacteria. This results in the ...

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 ...