periapical abscess Information
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Abscessed Tooth Complications and Dangers
Untreated tooth abscess is very dangerous. If abscessed tooth left untreated, the tooth infection can spread and you can lose your tooth or have other health problems. Left untreated, tooth abscess may compromise the immune system and in some cases may become life-threatening.
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A root abscess typically originates from dead pulp tissue, usually caused by untreated tooth decay, cracked teeth or extensive periodontal disease. A failed root canal treatment, may also create a similar abscess.
Tooth abscess infection mainly occurs due to deep caries where the infection spreads from the infected carious lesion to the roots. Other causes of tooth abscess are trauma to the tooth, where excess pressure is applied on the tooth or sometimes due to gum disease.



