McKennell Dental Practice has confirmed that the consultation process begins with a thorough examination of the affected ...

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 ...

We've all been there: a moment when you realize you have bad breath and there is no gum or mint within reach. Even if you regularly brush your teeth, that is only one part of oral hygiene.

In 2007 a seventh grader in Prince George's County, Md., died when bacteria from an untreated tooth abscess spread to his brain. Dental abscesses are a common problem nationwide. Studies show that ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Mimi Sophia Morales, the 7-year-old sickened last year in a dental infection outbreak at an Anaheim clinic, is doing well after surgery to remove a large ...

Toothaches are often caused by tooth decay, followed by other dental-related conditions, like gum disease, impacted wisdom teeth, or trapped food particles. Non-dental-related conditions can also ...