Dental infection - 8 MIN READ
The Stages of a Tooth Abscess
A tooth abscess—also known as a dental abscess or oral abscess—is a painful infection that can occur in a tooth, the jawbone, or the gums surrounding a tooth....
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A tooth abscess—also known as a dental abscess or oral abscess—is a painful infection that can occur in a tooth, the jawbone, or the gums surrounding a tooth....
Tooth abscesses are painful pockets of pus that can occur in different regions around a tooth. Dealing with them can get very uncomfortable. When you have one, simple...
Tooth abscesses can be painful. They can cause sensitivity to both hot and cold substances, make it hard to eat or drink, and even make it difficult to...
Medically reviewed
A tooth abscess—also known as a dental abscess or oral abscess—is a painful infection that...
Medically reviewed
Tooth abscesses are painful pockets of pus that can occur in different regions around a...
Medically reviewed
Tooth abscesses can be painful. They can cause sensitivity to both hot and cold substances,...
