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Treatment of an abscessed tooth An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of bacteria from the root of the tooth to the tissue just below or near the tooth. In general, a tooth that has become abscessed is one whose underlying pulp (the tooth's

Nasal polyps Nasal polyps are pieces of tissue that become swollen and covered with mucus. In many cases, nasal polyps begin in the nasal cavity and end up in the nasal passages. Nasal polyps can make it difficult to breathe and hinder your sense of smell. Nasal sprays containing a substance called

Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion). Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited. Children

Common abnormalities, such as poorly developed jaws or over-bites and under-bites, can cause problems, including difficulties with eating, swallowing, and even speaking properly. Some people are born with deformities, such as a cleft lip or cleft palate, which occur when part of the cavity between your