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A tooth abscess is pus formation inside the teeth, in the gums, or in the surrounding bone that keeps the teeth in place. Dental abscesses are usually painful but can be painless too. In either scenario, they should be examined by a dentist. It's important to seek medical intervention at the earliest because abscesses don't heal on their own. The infection can sometimes spread to other parts of the body and get into the bloodstream causing grave illnesses. Broken Teeth Types Periapical abscess: Caused by a chronic, localized infection usually at the tip, or apex, of the root of a tooth. Periodontal abscess: Originates in a periodontal pocket. Gingival abscess: isolated to gum tissue, without affecting either the periodontal ligament or the tooth. Pericoronal abscess: affecting the soft tissues surrounding the crown area of a tooth Combined periodontic-endodontic abscess: A condition in which a periapical abscess and a periodontal abscess have merged. ...