{"id":18176,"date":"2023-09-27T08:54:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T06:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/absceso-dental\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T12:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:55:21","slug":"dental-abscess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/dental-abscess\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental abscess: Causes, symptoms and treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dental problems<\/strong> can be a source of significant discomfort in daily life<\/strong>. In this sense, one of the most common is dental abscess<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus<\/strong> inside a tooth<\/strong> or in the surrounding<\/strong> gums<\/strong>. Such an infection<\/strong> can be extremely painful<\/strong> and must be treated immediately<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In this article, from our Dental Clinic in Malaga<\/a><\/strong>, Gross Dentistas<\/strong>, we will provide information about its causes<\/strong>, symptoms<\/strong> and treatments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Keep reading!<\/p>\n

What are the causes of dental abscess?<\/h2>\n

Below, we show the main causes that cause a dental abscess.<\/p>\n

Untreated cavities<\/h3>\n

When a cavity<\/strong> is not treated in time, bacteria can penetrate the dental pulp<\/strong>, the inner part of the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves. This creates an environment conducive to infection, eventually leading to the formation of an abscess.<\/p>\n

Dental trauma<\/h3>\n

Dental trauma<\/strong>, such as a hard blow<\/strong> to a tooth, can damage tooth structure and allow bacteria access to the inside of the tooth.<\/p>\n

Gum disease<\/h3>\n

Gum disease<\/strong>, such as gingivitis<\/strong> or periodontitis<\/strong>, can increase your risk of developing it.<\/p>\n

This is because diseased gums can pull away from the teeth, creating pockets where bacteria can accumulate and spread.<\/p>\n

Weakened immune system<\/h3>\n

A weakened immune system<\/strong> due to medical conditions, such as diabetes<\/strong>, or the use of certain medications<\/strong>, can hinder the body’s ability to fight dental infections, increasing the risk of abscesses.<\/p>\n

These are the symptoms of tooth abscess<\/h2>\n

Early recognition of the symptoms<\/strong> of a tooth abscess is crucial to seeking treatment<\/strong> in time and avoiding serious complications.<\/p>\n

Some of the most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n