An abscess is a pus filled, swollen tissue. It is caused by a bacterial infection. The body’s response to the infection is sending white blood cells to fight the bacteria. This results in the ...

Is your cheek swollen from a toothache? Try home remedies like cold compresses, gargling with salt water, and garlic to relieve the pain while you wait to see the dentist.

Imaging helped lead to the diagnosis and treatment of a 2-year-old girl who developed the life-threatening condition orbital cellulitis due to a dental abscess. The details were published on April 9 ...

Facial swelling can stem from allergies, infections, sinus issues or underlying disease.

If you’ve ever glanced in the mirror and noticed your face has ballooned in size, it can be a bit of a jump scare. After all, facial swelling isn’t as common as, say, a twitchy eyelid. A puffy face ...