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  1. Tooth abscess - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

  2. Tooth abscess - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    An X-ray of the aching tooth can help identify an abscess. Your dentist may also use X-rays to determine whether the infection has spread, causing abscesses in ...

  3. Tooth abscess - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    A bacterial infection at the tip of the tooth root usually occurs from an untreated dental cavity, an injury or prior dental work.

  4. Doctors and departments

    Tooth abscess. By Mayo Clinic Staff. June 29, 2022. AskMayoExpert. Dental abscess. Mayo Clinic; 2022. Oral health tips. Centers for Disease Control and ...

  5. Root canal treatment - Mayo Clinic

    ... tooth with a dental implant, bridge or removable partial denture. Tooth abscess and decay before root canal. Why you may need a root canal. Teeth have a soft ...

  6. Cavities and tooth decay - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    These areas in the hard surface of your teeth are tiny openings or holes due to damage from tooth decay. This can lead to pain, infection and tooth loss.

  7. Periodontitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This serious gum infection damages the soft tissue and can destroy the bone that supports your teeth. It can cause teeth to loosen or lead to tooth loss.

  8. Oral health: A window to your overall health - Mayo Clinic

    ... tooth decay and gum disease. ... And certain diseases, such as diabetes and HIV/AIDS, can lower the body's ability to fight infection. ... Regular dental care can ...

  9. Sinus infection and toothache: Any connection? - Mayo Clinic

    He or she will look for possible dental causes for the toothache, such as gum disease, cavities or other infections. If your dentist rules out a dental cause ...