Dental Abscess
When a tooth is badly decayed, bacteria can reach its soft inner part — the pulp — leading to pain, swelling, and infection. Your body responds by fighting back, but sometimes a pocket of pus, called an abscess, forms near the root.
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To treat this and save the tooth, your dentist may recommend root canal treatment, where the infected pulp is carefully removed and the space cleaned and sealed.
If the damage is too extensive or the infection is advanced, tooth extraction might be necessary. Your dentist will explain all suitable options — including their success rates — and help you choose the best one based on your individual case.