Tooth Abscess is infection that affects the root of any tooth and causes acute pain. It occurs due to the bacterial infection. Infection results in a collection of pus (dead tissue, live and dead bacteria, and white blood cells) and swelling of the tissues within the tooth.
Causes of the Tooth abscess
- Tooth decay
- Trauma to the Tooth, fracture
- Poor oral hygiene, (such as not brushing and flossing properly or often enough
- Faulty tooth restoration
- Carious formation
- Pulpits