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Alternate Name(s): Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth ...... A tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from bacterial infection of the center (pulp) of a tooth.
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A dental abscess is an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity. These infections are common in people with poor dental ... ... Dental Abscess Overview...
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www.emedicinehealth.com/dental_abscess/article_em.htm
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Tooth abscess - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A tooth abscess or root abscess is pus enclosed in the tissues of the jaw bone at the tip of an infected tooth. Usually the abscess originates from a bacterial infection that has accumulated in th...
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A periapical abscess that originates in the dental pulp and is usually secondary to dental caries is the most common dental abscess in children. Dental caries erode the protective layers of the tooth (ie, enamel, dentin) and allow bacteria to invade the pulp, producing a pulpitis.
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A dental abscess is an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity. ... A dental abscess is an infection of the mouth, face, jaw, or throat that begins as a tooth infection or cavity. These infections are common in people with poor dental health and result from lack of proper...
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www.webmd.com/oral-health/dental-abscess
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A dental abscess can cause toothache and other symptoms. If you suspect that you have a dental abscess, see a dentist as soon as possible for treatment. Without treatment, the condition is likely to become worse, and you may lose the affected tooth. ... What is a dental abscess?
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A dental abscess occurs when the nerve of a tooth has become infected. This is usually due to dental decay, but may also be caused by injury to the tooth. ... What is a dental abscess?
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www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/dentalabscess.htm
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Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Dental Abscesses ... An abscess may occur when bacteria invades the dental pulp (the nerves and blood vessels that fill the central cavity of the tooth), causing the pulp to die. This most commonly happens as a result of dental caries, which destroy the tooth's enamel and dentin,
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