Severe tooth pain, swollen gums, or pain when you chew could be signs of an abscessed tooth. Learn what causes it, how to treat it, and common ways to prevent it.

The abscess is a pus-filled pocket caused by infectious bacteria. Periodontal abscesses occur in the gums and at the sides of the root of teeth. Periapical abscesses form at the tip of a tooth's root.

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.

A tooth abscess occurs when a decayed or broken tooth fills with pus and infected material. It can cause pain and swelling in the mouth and surrounding areas.

It's easy to forget that we should floss every day — and that we should follow up with our dentist at least twice a year. However, it may become a lot easier to make these things a priority if ...

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

Untreated tooth infections can spread to other areas of the body and lead to serious complications. Learn more here.

“One root canal tooth can shut down 63% of your immune system,” reads the text of the meme, imposed over an illustration of an abscessed tooth. The meme also claims "dentists are the only ...

What Is a Root Canal? A root canal, or endodontic therapy is a standard dental procedure used to remedy an infection caused by a cavity or injury to the tooth.

I had a root canal in one of my “ back” teeth about 2 ½ years ago. About 2 weeks ago I had an abscess. When I went to the dentist she told me it was sinus (not taking any x-rays). The next day I went ...