{"id":872,"date":"2018-04-01T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-04-01T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bearcreekpediatricdentistry.com\/?p=872"},"modified":"2018-04-01T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-01T14:00:16","slug":"what-is-a-tooth-abscess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bearcreekpediatricdentistry.com\/2018\/04\/01\/what-is-a-tooth-abscess\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Tooth Abscess?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having an abscess in your mouth is never a fun experience. But even worse is not knowing if it is an abscess or not. Abscesses have a variety of causes, and symptoms to go along with it. Plus there is more than one type of abscess that you can develop. So how do you know if its an abscess, and if it needs to be treated professionally? According to the <\/span>Mayo Clinic<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>\u201c<\/span><\/i>A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus that’s caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can occur at different regions of the tooth for different reasons.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Types of Abscesses<\/b><\/p>\n There are three main types of abscesses that you can develop. The main difference between the different types is where the abscess is located or develops in your mouth. Abscesses are the third most common dental emergency that occurs. Which is why knowing how to detect them early can save you from a dental emergency. Abscesses are mainly formed from bacteria sitting on a tooth too long causing it to take root and decay in the gums or teeth. As it spreads further, the type of abscess gets worse, and the treatment becomes more severe. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n