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An abscessed tooth is an infection. An abscess can develop from tooth decay, a broken tooth, or trauma. It can include pus and swelling of the gum tissue and face and be very painful. Usually the only way to save a tooth once it has an abscess is to perform root canal therapy or it can be removed.
