What is an Abscessed Tooth?

What is an Abscessed Tooth?

by | May 24, 2022

An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. The abscess can appear in different areas of the tooth for a variety of reasons. Patients typically experience a tooth abscess as a result of an untreated tooth cavity, injury, or previous dental...
5 Causes of Jaw Pain

5 Causes of Jaw Pain

by | Apr 26, 2016

Jaw pain can be uncomfortable and cause a throbbing sensation. Many Hendricks County residents may experience jaw pain a few times in their lives. The pain can be sudden, or start off mild and intensify over time. To treat jaw pain, Dr. Jon Erickson of Danville Family...

What Causes an Abscessed Tooth?

by | Jun 25, 2014

Do you have a persistent, throbbing toothache? Does it hurt when you chew? Is your face, cheek or lymph nodes under your jaw swollen? You probably have an abscessed tooth. When residents in Hendricks County eat a diet high in sugar and don’t take proper care of their...