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 ...

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 ...

My mother, age 76, mouth swells. Sometimes one side, sometimes both sides, the last time started in front under nose then sides. Sy went to the dentist they talk about maby gum abscess that older ...

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 gum boil is a type of periodontal disease that involves the formation of an abscess on the gums. It causes pain and swelling. If left untreated, it can spread to the teeth and surrounding tissues.

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?

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 ...

MY DAUGHTER OF 8 KEEPS ON GETTING ABSCESSES ON HER GUMS. SHE HAS BEEN AT THE ORTHODONTIST AND WILL GET BRACES WHEN SHE IS 9. WHAT DO YOU THINK CAN CAUSE THIS. IT IS ALWAYS IN THE SAME SPOT, JUST ABOVE ...