Submasseteric abscess is an unusual complication of dental extraction. 1 The clinical signs of cheek tenderness and marked trismus are non-specific and can make the diagnosis difficult. The ...

Removing an infected tooth prior to cardiac surgery may increase the risk of major adverse outcomes, including risk of death prior to surgery, even though the practice is relatively routine. This ...

A healthy 45-year-old man experienced respiratory failure due to a giant life-threatening lung abscess caused by oral bacteria stemming from a wisdom tooth extraction. The case report was published in ...

The article reviews how root canal treatment removes infection, restores tooth function, and supports long-term oral health. What determines whether root canal treatment works and how long a treated ...

There are many potential reasons why wisdom teeth need to be removed. Below is the list of various situations when the extraction of these teeth is recommended: Patients usually experience ...

A woman has told how a routine trip to the dentist triggered a nightmare chain of events that ended with her in a coma. Demisha Jennings, 32, visited the dentist to get a tooth pulled several years ...