A tooth abscess or a periapical abscess to be more precise is an infection that affects the tooth and may also affect the gums. Toothaches are always painful and especially a tooth abscess can be ...

We often overlook gum issues, without realising that they can lead to severe complications if left untreated. When there's an infection or trauma inside your mouth, bacteria may enter your gums and ...

WHEN the inside of your mouth gets hurt or irritated, bacteria may enter and cause an infection. Sometimes you will see a painful swelling filled with pus (a thick, yellowish fluid). If the pus is ...

A staggering 90 percent of adults in the UK have some gum disease on their teeth, and gum abscesses can often occur as a result. How do you know if your inflamed gums are dental abscesses?

An abscess is a confined pocket of pus that builds up within the body. A dental abscess forms within the teeth, in the gums or even the bone holding the tooth in place. A periapical abscess is located ...

What is a tooth abscess? A tooth abscess is a bump of pus in various areas of your tooth caused by a bacterial infection. There are majorly two types of tooth abscess, namely periapical abscess and ...

How to define a gum abscess? An abscess is one of the most annoying, and unfortunately also painful, conditions that can happen to us. It can develop in one of the many tissues that make up our body ...

BENGALURU: If you observe discoloured spots on your teeth that refuse to go away even after you brush them, you might want to consult your dentist. Such discolouration and plaque (a slimy layer around ...

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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 ...