Marco Island Dental Blog

Key Takeaways:

• Many Americans are not familiar with tooth infections or equate them with tooth decay, which is responsible for dental cavities.
• Also known as a “dental abscess,” a tooth infection is caused by harmful bacteria invading the tooth pulp or surrounding gum or bone tissue. 
• Delayed treatment for a tooth infection can result in significant damage to teeth, gums, and jawbone and cause medical complications in other parts of the body. 
• Preventative measures and early treatment are the best means of keeping tooth infection at bay. 
• The Southwest Florida dentists at Island Tower Dentistry monitor all patients for tooth infection and provide emergency dental services for those suffering from severe oral infections.