What is a dental fistula?

Infection: A dental fistula is caused by an infection. The infection discharges through the fistula.

Infection pimple : It looks like a pimple on the gums near your an infected tooth. You usually notice a bump on your gums, and when you press it, pus comes out! fistula's need to be treated by a dentist. The tooth needs to be extracted or have a root canal procedure. Sometimes fistula's are painless but if left untreated the infection will increase and cause tooth and face pain.

Natural Drainage: A fistula is the body's mechanism to drain an infection. It appears as a hole/pimple above or in the area of an infection. They are not only found in the mouth, but are most commonly detected in the oral cavity. Your dentist has techniques that allow them to tract the fistula channel to discover the source of the infection and recommend treatment. If present, seek care ASAP.

Dental fistula : also called a parulis or a gum boil caused by infection at the base of the tooth's root. It is a channel that formed within the bone and gum tissue to drain the infection. the treatment is to eliminate the source of the infection. Ask your dentist for more information.