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Seen dentist because of side head and jaw/ teeth pain. he took x-ray and said there is space around the root? what does this mean?
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Abcess/bone loss: Without more information, it sounds like you have an abcessed tooth and/or bone loss around the tooth.
Answered 5/20/2016
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Gingival abscess: A gum abscess usually requires treatment; otherwise it can worsen and result in the destruction of the surrounding tissue. See your dentist for evaluation and treatment ASAP.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Widened ligament?: Sounds like their is a widened periodontal ligament space around the tooth; the ligament can become inflamed due to irritation. Most commonly an early abscess (root canal) or heavy bite (adjust occlusion).
Answered 2/18/2015
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