Abscess

A dental abscess is often a painful infection found in the periphery of the roots of the tooth, or on the gum. It appears following a tooth fracture, gum disease, or in most cases, tooth decay, where the infection reaches the pulp inside the central cavity of the tooth. If left untreated, it can reach the bone of the jaw.

Symptoms

Complications

It is usually an infection of the bone mass that supports the teeth that is most often affected when dental abscesses are left untreated.

Treatments

Prevention

Dental Problems

Abscess Broken Fillings Bruxism Cavity Denture Irritation Fluorosis Gum Disease Halitosis Jaw Problems Malocclusion Oral Cancers Plaque Tartar Tooth Discolouration Tooth Sensitivity Ulcer Xerostomia

References

Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (www.wikipedia.org).
WebMD, better information, better health (www.webmd.com).
Last update: 29th of May 2008.