TOOTHACHE AND TOOTH ABSCESSES （牙痛和牙齿脓肿）.pdf

TOOTHACHE AND TOOTH ABSCESSES Compiled by Campbell M Gold CMG Archives (2012) --()-- IMPORTANT The health information contained herein is not meant as a substitute for advice from your physician, or other health professional. The following material is intended for general interest only; and it should not be used to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition whatever. If you are concerned about any health issue, symptom, or other indication, you should consult your regular physician, or other health professional. Consequently, the Author cannot accept responsibility for any individual who misuses the information contained in this material. Thus, the reader is solely responsible for all of the health information contained herein. However, every effort is made to ensure that the information in this material is accurate; but, the Author is not liable for any errors in content or presentation which may appear herein. --()-- Introduction A tooth abscess is a collection of pus resulting from bacterial infection of the centre of a tooth, and is often a complication of tooth decay. A tooth abscess may also result from trauma to the tooth, such as a breakage or chipping. Consequently, openings in the tooth enamel allow bacteria to infect the centre of the tooth (the pulp). Infection may spread out from the root of the tooth and to the bones supporting the tooth. Infection results in a collection of pus (dead tis