What does abscess mean

1. symptom consisting of a localized collection of pus surrounded by inflamed tissue

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1.A collection of pus formed by tissue destruction in an inflamed area of a localized infection. 2.A cavity that is formed by liquefactive necrosis within solid tissue.

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Abscess is a localized infection in the bone or soft gum tissues, usually at the end of the root tip. Root Canal is the treatment for abscess.

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Does this mean that I have an abscess?

Q: I had a boil on my gums just two days ago. I just brushed like nothing was wrong because I’ve had them before and they would always just disappear after a day or so. This one did too, only just today I woke up and there is a bump on the same gum, only on the back side.What is it and what should I do?

A: I had the same thing once, and it did turn out to be an abscess. I almost didn’t go the dentist because the bump went away and never hurt – just felt funny in my mouth. Good thing I did! I needed a root canal. I know that doesn’t sound pleasant, but the alternative is worse – losing the whole tooth or even getting a blood infection from the abscess. I’d call your dentist and schedule an appointment.

What is a root canal?

Q: Do they remove the whole tooth? I have a cavity under a filling and the root is slightly abscessed. I’m not even sure what abscessed means.

A: abscess is infection, you have an infected tooth, it is quite literally rotting under that filling. a root canal is removal of all the pulp and nerve tissue inside the tooth, using a drill. The tooth is then packed with replacement material and prepared for a crown. The crown protects the now dead tooth, so you don’t lose it to breakage.

Does this mean I have an abscessed tooth?

Q: If the gum lining around the tooth is swollen, and kind of hurts, is that an abscess? I have to get a root canal tomorrow. I am so scared that I want to throw up. I am a wuss. Yea, thats right, a wuss. So, I put this off for too long, and now its all swollen. What else could it be?

A: I hate you have to go through that. If that tooth is hurting and you are already going to get a root canal on that same tooth, then it is abscessed. Ask your doctor if he has any nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to help relax you.