Dental Abscess

An abscess died apical (apex of the root) is a pocket of infection at the base of the root of the tooth. It is said that the tooth has an abscess after the pulp (nerve) is infected. The peri-apical abscess is usually caused by a deep cavity or the result of an accident (trauma of the tooth causing nerve.). A tooth with a peri-apical abscess also requires a root canal or an extraction. In some cases an antibiotic will be prescribed.

Side abscess or external

An abscess or external side is similar to the apical abscess perished, but it develops along the lateral surface of the root of the tooth. In this case, the infection comes from outside of the tooth rather than inside. A lateral abscess can be gingival (located on the edge of the gebcive) or periodontal (located in the deeper periodontal tissues.). Given that in most cases the abscess side are due to periodontitis (gum disease), treatment is only part of the total treatment program periodontal (gum).

All abscesses

With a tooth abscess is usually sensitive or painful. In normal times it is the malaise that alerts the patient's problem. On occasion, an abscess can be detected through an X-ray and treated before the patient feels any discomfort. Without treatment, an abscess can weaken the immune system and in some cases can endanger the life of the patient.