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  1. Tooth abscess - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 29, 2022 · Accessed April 20, 2022. Abscessed teeth. American Association of Endodontists. https://www.aae.org/patients/dental-symptoms/abscessed-teeth/. Accessed April 20, 2022. Root …

  2. Tooth abscess - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 29, 2022 · If the infection is limited to the abscessed area, you may not need antibiotics. But if the infection has spread to nearby teeth, your jaw or other areas, your dentist will likely prescribe …

  3. Can brain infection come from infected teeth? - Mayo Clinic Connect

    Dec 4, 2024 · We had a patient that had a brain infection that was caused from an abscessed tooth. He had to have a craniotomy and weeks of IV antibiotics and eventually he was able to have the piece of …

  4. Root canal treatment - Mayo Clinic

    This dental treatment fixes and saves a badly damaged tooth. Thanks to new tools and numbing medicine, most people feel little or no pain.

  5. Tooth abscess - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 29, 2022 · A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

  6. Doxycycline (subgingival route) - Side effects & uses - Mayo Clinic

    Nov 1, 2025 · Description Doxycycline is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums). Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Doxycycline works …

  7. Appendicitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 18, 2025 · Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a finger-shaped pouch that sticks out from the colon on the lower right side of the belly, also called the abdomen. …

  8. Appendicitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Jan 18, 2025 · Diagnosis To help diagnose appendicitis, a healthcare professional will likely take a history of symptoms and examine the abdomen. Tests used to diagnose appendicitis include: …

  9. Pulling Problem Teeth Before Heart Surgery to Prevent Infection May …

    Feb 27, 2014 · That is a common question when patients have the potentially dangerous combination of abscessed or infected teeth and the need for heart surgery. In such cases, problem teeth often are …

  10. Anal fissure - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 31, 2024 · Diagnosis A healthcare professional will likely ask about medical history and perform a physical exam, including a gentle inspection of the anal region. Often the tear is visible. Usually, this …