Tooth Abscess
Also known as a tooth abscess, a dental abscess is a buildup of bacteria in the nerve space (pulp) of the tooth, in the bone around the root tips of a tooth or within in gums. It can be extremely painful, often in the form of lingering sensitivity, a constant ache or swelling. It can also present with a fever, a foul taste or wobbly teeth. The two types of abscesses found in the mouth are
● Periodontal: This kind occurs in the gum pockets surrounding your tooth.
● Periapical: This kind starts inside the tooth and affects the bone around the root tips of the tooth.
In the majority of cases, dental abscesses occur once the nerve of a tooth has died. A tooth can die from trauma or as a direct result of tooth decay extending into the pulp (nerve space) of the tooth. Once the pulp is affected the infection spreads through the roots of the tooth and out into the bony space around the root.
Periodontal abscesses are caused by bacteria building up in the pockets that exist between the tooth and gum.
Arrange an appointment with Bank Place Dental and we will find the right form of treatment for you. This involves a number of tests to identify which type of abscess is causing you grief. The treatment options depend on the type of abscess and can include a deep clean of the gum pocket, root canal treatment to remove the dead tissue and infection from within the pulp or removal of the tooth.
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