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 ...

Is your cheek swollen from a toothache? Try home remedies like cold compresses, gargling with salt water, and garlic to relieve the pain while you wait to see the dentist.

Imaging helped lead to the diagnosis and treatment of a 2-year-old girl who developed the life-threatening condition orbital cellulitis due to a dental abscess. The details were published on April 9 ...

Imaging aided in the diagnosis of a 26-year-old man's very unusual infratemporal fossa abscess that developed in the lateral pterygoid, a masticatory muscle, following wisdom tooth extraction. The ...

Facial swelling can stem from allergies, infections, sinus issues or underlying disease.

Dental emergencies are unpredictable and often stressful, striking when least expected. Whether it’s a sudden toothache, a broken crown, or trauma from an accident, knowing how to respond quickly can ...