An abscessed tooth is a serious dental infection that develops around the root of a tooth, resulting in a pus-filled pocket. This condition can affect people of all ages and typically stems from ...
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Causes of pus and how to treat it

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD Key Takeaways Pus forms when the immune system's white blood cells fight an infection.Pus can be different colors and may emit a foul odor if the infection ...