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Dental Abscess Definition
Common names:
  • Abscess Tooth
  • Dental Abscess
  • Dental Infection
  • Infected Tooth
  • Tooth Abscess
  • Tooth Infection
A person with a dental abscess has a collection of pus near a tooth, caused by a bacterial infection. Images

The infection is caused by bacteria that are normally present in the mouth. Dental abscesses are more common in those with dental caries and periodontal disease.

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Last Updated: Sep 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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