Dental abscess is a localised collection of pus in a particular infected region.It mostly occurs due to untreated cavity for prolonged time.It may also occurs due to periodontal diseases(gum disease).Mouth abscess is a danger sign for both teeth and gums.

2.  Dental abscess is a localised collection of pus
in a particular infected region.
 It mostly occurs due to untreated cavity for
prolonged time.
 It may also occurs due to periodontal
diseases(gum disease).
 Mouth abscess is a danger sign for both
teeth and gums.

3.  Gum diseases
 Cracked/broken tooth
 Trauma(accidental fall)
 Foreign body between teeth and gums
 Harsh brushing

4. GUM DISEASES:
 When there is a prolonged gum
diseases, gingivitis or periodontitis is
present, more infection will get into
periodontal pocket and causes abscess.
CRACKED TOOTH:
 When a teeth is broken,there will be a gap.
This gap will permits bacteria and food
particles to get accumulated into gums.
 In this condition with improper maintenance
of oral hygiene leads to abscess.

5. TRAUMA:
 In accidental cases,tooth may itself get broken and
causes abscess.
FOREIGN BODY BETWEEN TEETH AND GUMS:
 Sometimes without knowing us some foreign body
enters or pricks into gums(like fish throns).
 These particles if not removed also will leads to
abscess.
HARSH BRUSHING:
 Sometimes hard brushing/improper brushing
technique leads to abscess.
 Some people use tooth brush with hard bristles, this
is the main cause for abscess.

6.  Decay usually starts in enamel layer.
 When it reaches dentin layer,you will feel the
sensitivity during intake of cold/hot items.
 And finally, when it touches pulp you will
feel the pain.
 When decay is in dentin layer tooth colored
filling can be done.
 But when it is in pulp region, there you have
to proceed with Root canal treatment.

7.  But when the decay is left untreated,pus will
start collecting in the tip of infected root
and form abscess.
 In some early cases,there might be a chance
of saving tooth.
 But in later stage,tooth removal is the only
treatment.

8.  Severe pain in infected tooth & it can spread
to ear, head and lower jaw.
 High sensitivity to hot & cold items.
 Sometimes in later stage, even normal
drinking water causes sensitivity.
 You cant even chew/bite foods properly,
whenever you chew/bite you will feel the
pain.
 Swelling (in rare cases)Bad breathe

9.  Visit dentist for proper consultation and
treatment.

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