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## What is Dental Abscess?
A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in the tooth or its surrounding tissues due to a bacterial infection. The infection typically originates from a cavity or an injury to the tooth enamel.
**Keywords:** Dental abscess, tooth infection, caries, gum disease
### Signs and Symptoms
Dental abscesses can cause a range of symptoms, including:
* Severe tooth pain, especially when biting or chewing
* Swelling of the gums and face
* Bad breath
* Fever
* Chills
* Difficulty swallowing or breathing (in severe cases)
**Keywords:** Dental pain, swelling, bad breath, fever, chills
### Causes
Dental abscesses are most commonly caused by bacteria entering the tooth through a cavity or a crack in the enamel. Other causes include:
* Gum disease
* Poor oral hygiene
* Trauma to the tooth
* A weakened immune system
**Keywords:** Cavities, gingivitis, periodontitis, oral hygiene, dental trauma
### Types of Abscesses
There are three main types of dental abscesses:
* **Periapical abscess:** Infection at the tip of the tooth root.
* **Periodontal abscess:** Infection in the gums surrounding the tooth.
* **Gingival abscess:** Infection in the gums near the surface of the tooth.
**Keywords:** Periapical abscess, periodontal abscess, gingival abscess
### Diagnosis
Dental abscesses are typically diagnosed during a dental examination. The dentist will assess the tooth and surrounding tissues for signs of infection and may take X-rays to identify the extent of the abscess.
**Keywords:** Dental examination, X-rays
### Treatment
Treatment for dental abscesses typically involves:
* Antibiotics to clear the infection
* Drainage of the abscess
* Root canal therapy to remove the infected pulp from the tooth
* Extraction of the tooth if the infection is severe
**Keywords:** Antibiotics, drainage, root canal, extraction
### Prevention
To prevent dental abscesses, it is important to:
* Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly
* Visit the dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups
* Treat cavities promptly
**Keywords:** Oral hygiene, dental cleaning, dental checkup
What is an Abscess
What is a Dental Abscess