{"id":189,"date":"2016-03-14T22:11:18","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T22:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/?p=189"},"modified":"2016-06-16T21:35:38","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T21:35:38","slug":"for-an-abscessed-tooth-see-the-dentist-in-hillsboro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistsatorenco.com\/blog\/for-an-abscessed-tooth-see-the-dentist-in-hillsboro\/","title":{"rendered":"For an Abscessed Tooth, See the Dentist in Hillsboro"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>If you\u2019ve ever had a toothache, then you know the pain can be severe. In some cases, the pain you feel is caused by more than just your tooth. An abscess<\/a> is an infection at the root of a tooth or between the root and the surrounding gum tissue. This infection can be quite serious\u2014even life threatening\u2014and, therefore, demands immediate attention. If you or a loved one has a toothache, don\u2019t play the waiting game. Contact the dentist in Hillsboro, Dr. Brandon Kearbey and Dr. Malinda Kearbey at The Dentists at Orenco Station, for immediate diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

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How does an abscess happen?<\/h2>\n

An abscess usually begins with severe tooth decay; as this decay spreads deeper and deeper into your tooth, the pulp chamber and attached root canals fill with bacteria and become infected. Then, the infection can spread beyond the roots of your tooth to the surrounding gum tissue and even the bone structure that supports your teeth.<\/p>\n

The Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth<\/h2>\n

While severe pain is the primary symptom of an abscessed tooth, there are other indicators, including:<\/p>\n