Infected tooth root

Infected tooth root is usually a result of untreated dental decay that reaches the pulp. It can also have other causes such as dental trauma, heavily restored tooth or even gum disease. When the tooth root is infected pain is likely to occur. Initially painful episodes may only be triggered by thermal alterations (don’t confuse tooth sensitivity with infected dental nerve), but then these episodes will be more frequent, especially during the night. When the tooth nerve (pulp) dies completely, it will no longer hurt for a short period, but then after this a mild discomfort starts to take place, and will eventually become a huge tooth ache again. This happens when a dental abscess forms. The following video demonstrates the perils of an infected tooth, and the process by which the infection occurs: