An Odontogenic abscess or dental abscess is a collection of {pus}[a thick fluid containing dead tissue, cells, and bacteria. Your body often produces it when it's fighting off an infection, especially infections caused by bacteria] that can form inside the teeth, in the gums or in the bone that holds the teeth in place. It's caused by a bacterial infection.

An abscess at the end of a tooth is called a periapical abscess. An abscess in the gum is called a periodontal abscess.

An Odontogenic abscess or dental abscess is a collection of pus that can form inside the teeth, in the gums or in the bone that holds the teeth in place. It's caused by a bacterial infection.

An abscess at the end of a tooth is called a periapical abscess. An abscess in the gum is called a periodontal abscess.

Dysphagia

Weak immune system

Skin erythema

Pus discharge from gum

Halitosis

Fever

Trismus

Lymphadenopathy

Drooling

Dyspnea

Toothache

Gingival erythema

Thermal sensitivity of tooth

Facial pain

Facial tenderness

Face swelling

Gingival swelling

Odontogenic Abscess