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*
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Top treatments taken by people for tooth abscess*
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Who has tooth abscess on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 6 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 61 |
Talk to people with tooth abscess
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