Dental abscess

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• A dental abscess is an infection in the centre of a tooth which spreads through the tooth to infect supporting bone and other nearby tissues.
• The second type of dental abscess is the periodontal abscess.
• Age: Dental abscess is rare in infants because abscesses do not form until teeth erupt.
• About Dental Abscess Printable VersionDownload PDFCite this Page Definition A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus in a cavity formed by the disintegration of tissues from a bacterial infection.
• com Dental abscesses Reviewed byMsLisaTaylor, dentist What is a dental abscess? A dental abscess occurs when the nerve of a tooth has become infected.
• Dental abscesses and cellulitis CAUSE One of the commonest causes of a swollen face is a dental abscess.
• Alternative Names:Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth Causes, incidence, and risk factors:A tooth abscess is a complication of tooth decay.

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