Tooth abscess
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What is tooth abscess?
A tooth abscess is a collection of pus (bacterial infection) that forms in the tooth. Some symptoms include swelling, pain and inflammation. The infection can spread to the surrounding bone supporting the tooth. A tooth abscess may occur with an untreated dental cavity, or trauma to the tooth.
Common symptoms reported by people with tooth abscess
Treatments taken by people for tooth abscess
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Compare treatments taken by people with tooth abscess
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Got a question about living with tooth abscess? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has tooth abscess on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 15 say tooth abscess is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 12 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | |
| Female | 49 |