A tooth infection means bacteria have reached the inner pulp — usually through deep decay or a crack. The body walls it off as an abscess, and it will not clear up on its own. Prompt treatment saves teeth.
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Untreated cavities, cracks, or trauma let bacteria reach the nerve. The pulp dies, pus collects at the root tip, and pressure builds — that pressure is the deep, throbbing pain.
Look for a persistent ache, pain on biting, a gum bump that looks like a pimple, bad taste, swelling, and sometimes fever. Symptoms can also quiet down while the infection quietly persists.
Modern root canal therapy removes the infected pulp, disinfects the canal system, and seals it. The tooth stays in your mouth — extraction is the last resort, not the default.
Antibiotics control spreading infection and swelling, but they cannot cure the tooth by themselves. Definitive treatment inside the tooth is what ends the infection.
A treated tooth is more brittle, so a crown usually follows the root canal to prevent fractures and keep the repair strong for years.
Dental infections can spread toward the eye, sinus, or airway. Treated early, it is a straightforward procedure; delayed, it becomes a medical emergency.
Regular check-ups catch decay while it is still shallow. Treating a small cavity today is how you avoid an abscess next year.
Our dentists combine modern diagnostics with gentle, patient-first care at every visit.
Call our office any time at (203) 327-7498 — we are happy to help.
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