By definition, an abscess is puss-filled tissue within the body. The two most common abscess types in the mouth are periodontal abscesses (gum abscess) and endodontic abscess (tooth abscesses).  Both types of abscesses are caused by bacterial growth and the body’s inflammatory response to fighting these bacteria. Tissue inflammation at the site of infection is [...]

Breathing is something we don’t often think about, yet it's an essential body function. We can control our breathing to some extent when we're awake, but not when we're asleep; our inner brain takes over this role. Our sleeping hours are when breathing problems can seriously affect our teeth. There are a host of tooth-related [...]