Tooth Bacteria And Osteoarthritis
A tooth abscess is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from a bacterial infection in the center of a tooth.
Alternative Names
Periapical abscess; Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess - tooth
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A tooth abscess is a complication of
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