In younger patients, an infection after tooth extraction was the second leading cause of odontogenic abscess (n = 190; 20.4%) (Table 1). In general, 617 patients (52.6%) had an intraoral incision and ...

Clinical presentation of lactational breast abscess usually includes fever, chills, malaise, and recent or recurrent mastitis. Pain, erythema, and firmness over an area of the breast are typically ...

with apical periodontitis, 182 (34 %) that were tender to percussion, 57 (11 %) with a periodontal pocket at least 4 mm in depth, 50 (9 %) with a sinus tract or abscess, 22 (4 %) with a C-shaped ...

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Some tooth pain or sensitivity is to be expected after a filling and should improve within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, persistent pain may indicate nerve irritation, an allergic ...

Most are harmless so long as the mouth is cleaned and rinsed regularly. However, when they get into a cavity or sore gums, they can cause a tooth infection. A dental abscess is a pocket of bacteria ...

Even if you have tooth sensitivity or gum sensitivity, these whitening products are gentle on your pearly whites. A note before you get started. Wanting a brighter smile is valid, but maintaining ...

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What is Bupa Smile Plan? Bupa Smile Plan is a dental payment plan that helps you look after your smile year-round with regular appointments and bite-sized payments. For most patients, our Routine plan ...