Abscessed teeth present dire health dangers if neglected. A localized oral infection can easily spread through the blood vessels and tissues of the face. Early treatment can prevent long-term damage ...

ER visits for tooth problems are rising at an alarming rate. It’s a problem Maryland is tackling.

Tooth decay can begin as soon as your child gets their first baby tooth. Fluoride, dental sealants, and regular dental cleanings can help prevent cavities from developing. According to the Centers for ...

More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain linked to their oral health routine over the past two years, a ...

Overprotective parenting (OP) style may adversely affect pediatric oral health and clinical management. A cross-sectional study conducted in Netherlands showed that higher levels of OP were associated ...

On Wednesday morning, a toddler arrived at the emergency department of UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville with a swollen jaw. When emergency doctor Brandon Allen examined the boy, he discovered ...

An abscess occurs when an infection causes a pocket of pus to develop. Abscesses can develop on the skin, in the mouth, or inside the body. Bacterial infections typically cause abscesses. Pus develops ...