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WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a dental abscess, an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity. Skip to main content .

An abscessed tooth is a painful condition caused by a bacterial infection that results in a pocket of pus at the tooth’s root or surrounding gum. It often develops due to untreated tooth decay, gum ...

A skin abscess is a red, painful bump that appears within or below the skin’s surface. Learn about the types, treatments, and when to contact a doctor.

Newcastle University dentists have conducted pioneering surgery on a sloth to cure the animal's toothache. The university's dental experts were called to Chester Zoo after a CT scan revealed that ...

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On January 31, a yearling Standardbred filly in Muskegon County, Michigan, tested positive for strangles after developing a mandibular abscess. The owner acquired the filly on January 28 and is unsure ...

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An abscess must be drained and treated with antibiotics so the infection does not spread to other parts of the body, including the jaw, neck, and bloodstream. If the tooth pulp is infected, a root ...