By Dr. Keerthi Sudireddy
A dental abscess is a pocket of infection caused by bacteria, usually from deep decay or gum disease. It is painful and needs prompt treatment to stop it spreading.
A dental abscess is a collection of pus from infection, causing severe throbbing pain, swelling, a bad taste, and sometimes fever. It will not heal on its own and needs urgent dental care, usually draining the infection and a root canal or extraction, plus antibiotics if it has spread. Untreated, it can become dangerous, so see a dentist quickly.
Warning signs
- Severe, throbbing toothache.
- Facial or gum swelling, a pimple-like bump on the gum.
- Bad taste, fever, or feeling unwell.
Treatment
The infection is drained and the cause treated with a root canal or extraction, with antibiotics if it has spread. Do not delay. Read our emergency guide.
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