What is the definition or description of: tooth abscess?

An Infected tooth: A tooth (dental) abscess is caused by the advancement of tooth decay and its associated bacteria into the nerve of the tooth. Once the decay has invaded the nerve the tissue necrosis (dies) and the tooth must either be treated with endodontic (root canal) therapy or be removed to stop further advancement of the infection.

Teeth: An abscess is an accumulation of bacteria and bacteria by-products usually accompanied by swelling. It can be caused by insult, injury or death of certain tissues within the body.

Infected tooth: A tooth or dental abcess is an infected tooth. The tooth can become infected by a caries ( decay) or by trauma, or through a gum infection or some other way. A tooth abcess may be life threatening so it should be taken care of asap. A dentist will recommend extraction or root canal therapy. Take care..

Tooth infection: An abscess is a bacterial infection. When associated with a tooth, it means that bacteria have invaded the nerve inside the tooth or maybe have invaded the bone and gum surrounding the tooth...Or maybe both. A dentist can determine which it is and recommend treatment.

Infection: A tooth abscess is an infection located near and around the end of the tooth root. This condition results from the inflammation and necrosis (death) of the live tissue found inside of the tooth secondary to decay, trauma, or other insulting factors within that tooth. Once an abscess forms, pain and swelling may result which requires treatment by your dentist in the form of root canal therapy.

Infection: Tooth abscess usually refers to an infected area of the tooth, normally at he end of the root (apex); see dentist asap.

Abscess: Infection around a tooth usually characterized by pain, inflammation, and purulence