0:03 an abscess is a pocket of pus that forms
0:05 at the root of the tooth due to a
0:08 bacterial infection if left untreated
0:10 the abscess can possibly spread to other
0:13 areas causing severe consequences to
0:16 your overall health the infection
0:18 usually originates from the inner pulp
0:20 of the tooth and can be caused by tooth
0:24 decay and dental trauma as the infection
0:27 spreads your body forms a sac around it
0:29 to attempt to contain it which creates
0:32 pressure and painful sensations
0:35 signs and symptoms that you have an
0:37 abscess can include a consistent
0:40 throbbing toothache fever swelling of
0:42 the face gums or jaw foul-smelling
0:45 breath and pain while chewing you may
0:47 also experience a foul taste in your mouth
0:48 mouth
0:50 if the abscess is draining pus an
0:53 abscess will not heal on its own and if
0:55 left untreated the infection can spread
0:57 to the jaw bone and other parts of the
1:00 head and neck if allowed to expand it
1:02 can also weaken the jaw as it begins to
1:05 resorb and replace bony tissue abscesses
1:08 are very serious so it is critical to
1:10 work closely with your doctor to treat
1:12 it as early as possible to minimize the