Dental Insurance Plus – Abscessed Tooth
What is an Abscessed Tooth?
An Abscessed tooth is normally a painful infection at the root of ta tooth or between the gum and tooth. it is most commonly caused by severe tooth decay. However, some other causes includes:
- Trauma to a tooth (such as when it is broken or chipped
- Gingivitis or gum disease
These problems can cause openings in the tooth enamel, which allows bacteria to infect the tooth pulp. The infection may also spread from the root of the tooth to the cones supporting the tooth. If you think yo u may have a abscessed tooth it is imperative that you see a dentist as quickly as possible. Untreated dental abscess are not only very painful buy can lead to much larger health issues.
