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Mostly, poor oral hygiene is the primary culprit along with sugary or starchy foods and drinks which causes bacterial growth. Also health conditions like diabetes, which weaken your immune system, will make the condition worse.
Here are some of the common kinds of abscesses related to the teeth:
- Gingival abscess occurs when the bacteria infiltrate deep inside gums due to some form of injury (mostly caused due sharp pieces of food or toothbrush bristles) that results in pus discharge;
- Periodontal abscess is formed in advanced stages of gum disease (periodontitis) due to infection of the deeper structures of the teeth;
- Periapical abscess occurs at the tip of the root of the tooth due to an infection of the tooth pulp (the innermost part of the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves) as a result of untreated tooth decay.
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