What is tooth abscess?

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus (bacterial infection) that forms in the tooth. Some symptoms include swelling, pain and inflammation. The infection can spread to the surrounding bone supporting the tooth. A tooth abscess may occur with an untreated dental cavity, or trauma to the tooth.

How do members experience tooth abscess?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tooth abscess*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for tooth abscess*

Who has tooth abscess on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 11
40s 20
50s 22
60s 9
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 52