An abscessed tooth is one that is infected in or around the root, creating a pocket of pus. Anyone, from children to the elderly, can get one. If you have one, it won’t get better on its own.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of a dental abscess, an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity.

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A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess, is a collection of pus and bacteria that forms inside the tooth or gum. To reduce the risk of complications, a person should seek treatment for a tooth ...

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How an infected tooth can lead to heart complications. @thefinemethod tells users that tooth infections can be deadly, citing the September 2023 death of former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Williams.

Caitlin Alsop, 23, nearly died from a sepsis infection caused by an impacted wisdom tooth. Caitlin Alsop Facebook It wasn’t until she went out to dinner with a friend that Alsop says things took ...

What is periodontal disease ? It literally means “around the tooth”. Healthy gum tissue fits like a cuff around each tooth. Where the gumline meets the tooth, it forms a slight V shaped crevice called ...