Jun 29, 2022 · Bacteria can enter the innermost part of the tooth through either a deep cavity or a chip or crack in your tooth. The resulting infection and inflammation can cause an abscess at …

Jun 29, 2022 · Do a root canal. This can help get rid of the infection and save your tooth. To do this, your dentist drills down into your tooth, removes the diseased central tissue (pulp) and …

Root canal is a treatment to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth instead of removing it. The term "root canal" comes from cleaning out the canals inside a tooth's root.

Oct 4, 2022 · The oral surgeon said that he was sure that the root, from my broken off tooth would become infected and that it was much better to remove it under controlled circumstances in …

Dec 4, 2024 · Hi @johnbecker, an untreated tooth or dental infection can lead to serious health complications elsewhere in your body. It is very rare that it would go to your brain. The …

Mar 24, 2025 · The oral surgeon showed me the exposed root of my tooth with a big space around it eaten out by the infection. He cleaned out the infection and repacked the root and …

Mar 7, 2023 · He or she will look for possible dental causes for the toothache, such as gum disease, cavities or other infections. If your dentist rules out a dental cause for the toothache, …

Feb 24, 2023 · Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis), also called gum disease, is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue around teeth. Without treatment, periodontitis can …

Jul 18, 2023 · Your dentist or oral surgeon can give you instructions about what to expect during the healing process after a tooth removal and how to care for the site. Proper at-home care …

Feb 24, 2023 · This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.