Dangers of a tooth abscess Part 3: Mediastinitis

Patients with tooth abscesses benefit significantly from having an oral surgeon drain those abscesses or extract the infected tooth. In addition to the symptoms that are directly caused by the abscess, surgical intervention can reduce the risk that the inflammation will spread to other areas of the body. Mediastinitis is yet another potential negative outcome […]

Patients who have a tooth abscess anywhere in the Chicago-land area have a compelling reason to visit a Chicago oral surgeon. Many times, a dental abscess must be drained through a surgical procedure in conjunction with a tooth extraction in order to avoid more dangerous local or systemic issues developing elsewhere. When the bacteria travels […]

DR. STEVE IS TALL AND VERY VERY SEXY. Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system, on to the actual review of the services I received. I went here for a consultation recently and didn’t have to sit for long, maybe 10 minutes if that. I went over to the 360 X-ray machine and […]

Not only does a dental abscess—a severe infection located beyond a tooth’s root or between the gums and the teeth—cause pain in a patient’s mouth, the condition can also lead to broader systemic problems throughout the body. If the dental abscess is not treated, the bacteria from the infection can spread via the bloodstream to […]

This is the third of a three part series on real life examples of how having your wisdom teeth extracted can actually be a fun experience and sometimes a hilarious one.  The Ellen Show has really taken a liking to the whole process, especially the initial recovery period, where some rather amusing things can happen. […]