A person may experience swollen gums around one specific tooth. Some reasons for this type of gum inflammation include poor dental hygiene, an abscess, and periodontal disease. Other times the ...

A gum boil is a pus-filled, swollen bump on the gums. It forms when bacteria build up and cause infection, causing pain, swelling, and other symptoms. A dentist may prescribe antibiotics, and they may ...

Abscessed Tooth: Types, Causes, Stages, Symptoms and Treatment: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty An abscessed tooth is a painful condition caused by a bacterial infection that results in a pocket of pus at ...

Odontogenic infections, originating from dental or periapical sources, represent a significant clinical challenge due to their polymicrobial nature and the potential for rapid dissemination. These ...

A cyst is a sac or cavity that may be filled with pus, semi-solid material, or air. It doesn’t usually cause pain until it gets large. An abscess is a painful, red infection that’s filled with pus. A ...