MORE ABOUT DENTAL ABSCESSES
MORE ABOUT DENTAL ABSCESSES Written by Manuel Chikwaya By definition, a tooth abscess is a build-up of pus inside the tooth or the structures close by. When a tooth, gums, or jaw bone get infected with germs, tooth abscesses start to form. These infections may be brought on by oral injuries, gum disease, or tooth decay. Plaque, a by-product of food, saliva, and oral bacteria that clings to the teeth and harms the gums, cont...