Jun 29, 2022 · A periapical tooth abscess usually occurs as a result of an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work. The resulting infection with irritation and swelling (inflammation) can cause …

Jun 29, 2022 · A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

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. Decades ago, root …

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 placed bone graft …

Dec 4, 2024 · I have been sick for 4 years following sinus surgery, and my dentist has found an infected root canal in my front tooth. We suspect the tooth infection could be related to my overall illness.

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.

Oct 4, 2022 · I had a tooth break off at the gum last week and saw an oral surgeon yesterday and he said he needs to remove the root of the tooth before it becomes infected. Has anyone had invasive …

Feb 24, 2023 · Periodontitis is a severe gum infection that can lead to tooth loss, bone loss and other serious health complications.

Mar 7, 2023 · Similarly, damage to or infection in a tooth may lead to persistent (chronic) sinusitis. If you have a toothache, first consult your dentist for an exam. He or she will look for possible dental …

Jan 9, 2025 · one tooth is compromised , there are two options to safe the tooth, one is to use a "gentle wave" procedure, it is supposed to be less invasive than a regular root canal treatment,' treatment is …