Difference between revisions of "Identify a Tooth Abscess"

A tooth abscess is a painful bacterial infection that causes pus to gather at the root of the tooth or between the tooth and the gums through a small hole resulting from the bone infection. Abscesses result from severe tooth decay, ignored cavities, or trauma to the tooth.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tooth-abscess/basics/definition/con-20035258</ref> Periapical abscesses form at the tip of a tooth's root, whereas periodontal abscesses impact your surrounding bone and gums.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx</ref> Although you might not experience any symptoms initially, a tooth abscess can cause serious medical problems. It’s best to recognize it early before the infection spreads further.  

A tooth abscess is a painful bacterial infection that causes pus to gather at the root of the tooth or between the tooth and the gums through a small hole resulting from the bone infection. Abscesses result from severe tooth decay, ignored cavities, or trauma to the tooth.<ref name="rf1">http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tooth-abscess/basics/definition/con-20035258</ref> Periapical abscesses form at the tip of a tooth's root, whereas periodontal abscesses impact your surrounding bone and gums.<ref name="rf2">http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx</ref> Although you might not experience any symptoms initially, a tooth abscess can cause serious medical problems. It’s best to recognize it early before the infection spreads further.  

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