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Abscess 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.