"A tooth infection can kill you, but rarely," warns a Cleveland Clinic expert. Here's how to recognize the risks and how it can escalate.

For example, drainage may be necessary to remove pus from a dental abscess that has spread to the cheek. To do this, a doctor or dentist numbs the area, creates a small incision, and drains pus ...

Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows: An opening is made into the abscess using a sinus forceps or a closed ...

Common symptoms of a dental abscess include: Severe toothache Swelling Redness and warmth Painful chewing Fever Bad taste ...

This type of abscess is less common and often associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), such as Crohn’s disease. Surgical incision and drainage is the most common treatment for all ...

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...