{"id":830,"date":"2018-06-28T06:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=830"},"modified":"2018-06-21T11:10:25","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T15:10:25","slug":"tooth-abscess-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/tooth-abscess-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Abscess Treatment & Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Abscesses are a condition that can happen almost anywhere in the body. Many are surprised to find that this includes your gums and even your teeth! When an abscess forms in your mouth, it can cause extreme pain and put you at risk for spreading infection. It\u2019s critical that you know how to identify the symptoms so that you can seek gum or tooth abscess treatment as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

What Causes an Abscess?<\/h2>\n

Dental abscesses are build-ups of pus that can form inside of your tooth or gums. Depending on where they\u2019re located, they have different names:<\/p>\n

Periapical Abscess<\/h3>\n

Also known as a tooth abscess, a periapical abscess forms when an infection happens inside of your tooth. This happens due to a dead nerve in the tooth, or due to the nerve dying. Periapical abscesses begin at the source of the decay in the tooth but will spread to the surrounding bone in the mouth.<\/p>\n

In many cases, a periapical abscess is the result of a cavity that\u2019s grown deep enough to reach the pulp chamber of the tooth.<\/p>\n

Periodontal Abscess<\/h3>\n

If the abscess is located in your gums, it\u2019s known as a periodontal abscess. These are less common than periapical abscesses but are similar. They also form due to bacterial infection on the gums.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of an Abscess<\/h2>\n

Abscesses in your mouth will cause some symptoms that, over time, will become increasingly difficult to ignore. Some examples of common symptoms are:<\/p>\n