You may get a dental abscess due to an infected tooth or gum disease. The abscess is a swollen, pus-filled area at the root of the tooth which requires treatment as soon as possible from your dentist.
Key takeaways:
– Your dentist will lance the abscess and may suggest a deep cleaning of your gums.
– In some circumstances you may need the tooth extracted.
– After an extraction, it is best to replace the tooth with a dental implant to help prevent loss of jaw bone and shifting teeth.
“If the original infection was the result of infected nerve tissue (also called the pulp) inside the tooth, root canal therapy may be able to help. An infection in the center of your tooth can happen as the result of decay, an injury, or a cracked or chipped tooth.”
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