What exactly is an abcess tooth

What exactly is an abcess tooth

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An abscessed tooth is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. Thanks for using ChaCha!

What is an abcess tooth?

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An abscessed tooth is caused by inflammation of the jaw bone. This inflammation is due to a pocket of pus that is attached to the area. This is very painful and a dentist would need to be seen.

What is the definition of an absess tooth

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Tooth abscess? A collection of infected material (pus) resulting from bacterial infection of the center (pulp) of a tooth. Chacha!

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Is this a sign of gum disease?

Q: I have a strange bump on my gums. Right under that strange bump, there is a loose tooth. I have a horrible feeling that the strange bump means that part of my gum is diseased, and that’s why the tooth is rotten, and falling out.This is pretty much just a follow up to my last question. I’ve had this bump for a while now. I haven’t exactly had time to go to the dentist, and when I do, my parents are busy. I really just want to break down and go to the dentist, but now I’m really afraid that if it is gum disease, it’s gotten a lot worse. I’m pretty much hoping that it’s just an abcess tooth. I won’t have time to go to the dentist until Friday. I’m looking for some new answers. What do you think?

A: it sounds very mysterious to me…you still need to go to the dentist and have it checked out. who knows; you might be able to cure it before it causes even bigger problems! does the bump hurt? if it feels fleshy, it might be gum disease or similar. if it is hard, it might just be another tooth. is the loose tooth a baby, or has it been replaced with an adult tooth?

root canal besides extraction?

Q: I was told the other day my dentist wanted to extract one of my teeth. I asked about getting a root canal instead. And he said it was “too far gone” for a root canal. I”m not sure what he means exactly and will get a 2nd opinion. I don’t have any pain there is no abcess or anything like that. So I’m wondering why a root canal is not possible?

A: get a second opinion its a good idea, however having seen the problems my daughter has had with her root canal – she now will have to thave the root that is left removed (!) as she keeps getting infection and the crown keeps falling off. if she had had the tooth out would have been much better but dentist was determined to try and save it.