Tooth Abscess Dentists in Malta

A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection at the root of a tooth or in the surrounding gum, producing severe throbbing pain, swelling, sensitivity to temperature, and sometimes fever. A dentist will drain the abscess, treat the source of infection with root canal treatment or extraction, and prescribe antibiotics if necessary to prevent the infection from spreading. Dental abscesses should be treated promptly as the infection can spread to the jaw, neck, or even the brain in severe untreated cases.

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