Overview
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus in a tooth caused by an infection. The infection can result from an untreated cavity, injury, or old dental work. Not treating the abscess can cause serious complications.
Treatments
The abscess must be drained. A root canal or antibiotics may be needed. Sometimes, the tooth is pulled.
Last Updated: June 13th, 2017
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