Periodontal abscesses occur in the gums and at the sides ... Some infections can be handled by the immune system without ...

This can be caused by tooth decay, broken teeth or extensive periodontal disease (or combinations of these factors). A failed root canal treatment may also create a similar abscess. Periodontal ...

Equally vital is the early detection and treatment of gum disease. These procedures are ... called a tooth abscess. Untreated tooth decay also destroys the inside of the tooth, called the pulp ...