Jarred K. Donald, DDS
16631 Coit Rd #114
Dallas, TX 75248
972-818-4300
888-49-SMILE
Patient Education - General Dentist Information in Dallas
Abscessed Tooth
An abscessed tooth is one that has become infected. Tooth decay is
often the culprit; when tooth decay advances deep into the tooth, it
can cause destruction of the pulp, the core of the tooth. When this
happens, the pulp gets infected and swollen and pus builds up near the
jawbone.
Left untreated, infected pulp can cause more serious problems, including damage to surrounding tissue and bone.
Root canal treatment is the most common form of treatment for
an abscessed tooth. Root canal treatment involves removing the infected
tissue, cleansing and sealing the canal of the tooth and restoring the
tooth with a crown, or cap.
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