Our patient’s dental sinus was a form of cervicofacial actinomycosis, the most common Actinomyces infection in humans. Cervicofacial actinomycosis (or “lumpy jaw”) is typically a slowly progressive ...

There are many causes of a swollen jaw, which can range from infections in the jaw or throat to Lyme disease and thyroid conditions. A lump or swelling on the face or surrounding area can cause the ...

Q: I have a lump on the outside of my jaw. When I mess with it, it seems to get bigger and becomes tender. I cannot feel it through the inside of my cheek unless I push it up from the outside, but I ...

Ludwig’s angina is a rare but serious bacterial skin infection that affects your mouth, neck, and jaw. Considered a type of cellulitis, Ludwig’s angina spreads rapidly to infect the soft tissues below ...

Jaw pain can be caused by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), bruxism, and dental issues. Symptoms like nausea and shortness of breath with jaw pain can mean a heart attack. Medical tests like CT ...

“Defense motion for furlough for dental care is hereby denied. For reasons as stated on the record in open court,” court docs obtained by Complex read. See original story below. YNW Melly has ...