Abscessed Tooth
An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus that forms at the tooth’s root or supporting tissue and bone. This condition—also called a dental abscess—results from gum disease or tooth decay and causes mild to severe pain. If untreated, an abscessed tooth can potentially become life-threatening.
Keep reading to learn more about tooth abscesses, what causes them, common symptoms, and how dentists treat them.