ABSCESSSED TOOTH

An abscess can form when an infection affects the tooth causing a pocket of pus, in the surrounding tissue. This usually happens when the inner part of the tooth, known as the pulp gets infected or inflamed. If antibiotics don't work and the toothache becomes severe a root canal procedure might be necessary. During this treatment the infected pulp is. The inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and sealed similar, to filling a cavity. Finally a filling or crown is placed on top to protect and restore the tooth.