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Tooth abscess
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons. A periapical (per-e-AP-ih-kul) abscess occurs at the tip of... mayoclinic.org
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of a tooth abscess include:
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  Severe, persistent, throbbing toothache that can radiate to the jawbone, neck or ear
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  Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
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  Sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting
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  Fever
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  Swelling in your face or cheek
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  Tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck
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  Sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting, salty fluid in your mouth and pain relief, if the abscess ruptures
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  Difficulty breathing or swallowing
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Causes
A periapical tooth abscess occurs when bacteria invade the dental pulp — the innermost part of the tooth that contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue.
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  Poor dental hygiene
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  A diet high in sugar
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  Dry mouth
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Treatment
The goal of treatment is to get rid of the infection. To accomplish this, your dentist may:
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  Open up (incise) and drain the abscess
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  Perform a root canal
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  Pull the affected tooth
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  Prescribe antibiotics
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Not medical advice. Consult a doctor for medical advice.
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