A significant concern, particularly for cysts in the lower jaw, is potential nerve disturbance. The nerve that provides ...

Veterinary experts have warned pet owners that if their dog smells like fish , it could indicate a painful and potentially serious health problem. The distinct odour is often linked to the anal glands ...

A News 9 viewer has a spider bite, and says it is red, painful, and starting to drain. Dr. Lacy Anderson has the warning signs that it could be something more severe. A News 9 viewer has a spider bite ...

As per a group of researchers, a root canal is not just good for your oral health, but for your metabolic health too. The study focused on apical periodontitis, an inflammation around the root of the ...

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A student described as "traumatised" has been awarded a £26,000 settlement from her former dental practice after alleged negligence led to a severe abscess and a near-sepsis incident. Katelyn De Blick ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Acute surgical emergencies during pregnancy are uncommon but carry high maternal-fetal risks. The physiological changes of gestation often mask symptoms, leading to diagnostic ...

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.

A pilar cyst, sometimes called a trichilemmal cyst, forms when a hair follicle gets clogged. They can happen anywhere on your body but are most common on the scalp. Pilar cysts can be irritating but ...

"It was bizarre because I had no pain or swelling in my mouth to tell me there was something wrong," Graham Bell said of his cracked tooth Woman looks into clear waters of Alabama beach—then sees what ...

"It was bizarre because I had no pain or swelling in my mouth to tell me there was something wrong," Graham Bell said of his cracked tooth Becca Longmire is a digital news writer-reporter at PEOPLE.