Definition:
A tooth abscess is a medical condition defined as a collection of pus from bacterial infection of the center of a tooth.
Diagnosis:
Tooth abscess may be diagnosed through the physical observation and examination of the mouth, particularly the affected tooth or teeth.
Treatment:
The treatment for tooth abscess are tooth extraction, surgical abscess drainage, antibiotics, and pain medication.
Symptoms and Signs:
Tooth abscess exhibits the following symptoms: mild to severe toothache, dental pain, pain when chewing, swollen tooth, and loss of appetite. The symptom of a burst tooth abscess are breath odor, relief of prior toothache and foul taste in the mouth.
Causes:
Tooth abscess is a complication of tooth decay and actinymycosis.
