The three types of dental abscess
A dental abscess, or tooth abscess, is an accumulation of pus that forms inside the teeth or gums. The abscess typically originates from a bacterial infection, often one that has accumulated in the soft pulp of the tooth.
There are three types of dental abcess
* Gingival abscess: This is where the abscess is only in the gum tissue and does not affect the tooth or perodontal ligament.
* Periodontal abscess: This is when the abscess starts in the supporting bone tissue structures of the teeth
* Periapical abscess: This is when the abscess commences in the soft pulp of the tooth.