What is an Abscessed Tooth?
Cavities are bad enough, but did you know there are even worse tooth conditions? One such condition is known as a tooth abscess. This is when the “pulp” of your tooth (the soft tissue inside your tooth’s root) dies and becomes inflamed, resulting in a bacterial infection which leads to the formation of a pocket of pus. A tooth abscess can be one of the most painful dental conditions there is. If left untreated, a…