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Abscess

January 2, 2019 By Todays Dentist

An abscess is a pool of pus with many causes that forms within the cells of the body. Symptoms are fever, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. It may drain forming a fistula. … [Read more...]

Infection

March 30, 2018 By Todays Dentist

Infection is an overabundance (caused by multiplication) of either bacteria, viruses, or parasites, or a combination of two or all of them which produces a harmful effect on the tissues. … [Read more...]

Pus

March 28, 2018 By Todays Dentist

Pus is a concentration of dead white blood cells and bacteria within infected tissue. It is a result of the defense system of the body responding to this infection by sending the white blood cells to the area for defense. It is somewhat thick in texture and is … [Read more...]

Boil

December 13, 2017 By Todays Dentist

A boil is usually caused by the infection of a hair follicle and produces pus under the skin. The proper term is furuncle. See also: carbuncle. … [Read more...]

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  • Tongue Thrust

    A boil is usually caused by the infection of a hair follicle and produces pus under the skin. The proper term is furuncle. See also: carbuncle.

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