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Tooth abscesses are collections of pus that form in or around teeth, and they are an advanced stage of tooth decay. Learn more about their development here.

A dental abscess or tooth infection is a collection of infected material (pus) resulting from bacterial infection of the center (pulp) of a tooth.

What is a retropharyngeal abscess? This is an internal abscess that forms behind the back of the throat. They typically develop when the lymph nodes behind your throat become infected.

When bacteria gets into the root of a tooth, it can cause an infection. Find out what to do if you have an abscessed tooth.