Just over a week ago, a 12-year-old Prince George's County boy died as a result of complications from a tooth abscess -- a kind of infection that is particularly common among people who do not ...

Without treatment, a tooth abscess may worsen or spread to other areas of the body. However, the factors that lead to them develop in stages, and knowing these stages can help a person prevent or ...

Tooth decay: Tooth decay and cavities are the first stages of a tooth abscess. Bacteria accumulates on your teeth throughout the day and sometimes, despite the best brushing and flossing attempts ...

The mouth is full of bacteria from foods, saliva, and plaque. Sometimes, these bacteria can enter a tooth or the area below the gumline, resulting in a tooth infection or an abscess.