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.

Abscesses that develop in the mouth, on the skin, or inside the body have certain characteristics. Treatment will depend on the location and the size of the abscess.

An abscess typically ruptures if the infection burrows through the gum, leading to a visible swelling or sore inside the mouth.

Tooth abscesses develop in response to acquiring a bacterial infection inside the tooth, gums, or jaw bone. Such infections can occur due to tooth decay, gum disease, or a mouth injury.

A tooth abscess should be treated by a dentist, but some home remedies can relieve the discomfort caused by the infection.

An abscess is a pocket of pus that can develop on many parts of your body, including the inside of your mouth. Some people develop a tooth abscess that affects the area surrounding the tooth.

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