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What is pulp necrosis?
Pulp necrosis is when the nerve inside a tooth dies. It's often silent but needs treatment. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Periapical Abscess: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
A periapical abscess is a painful pocket of pus at the tip of a non-vital tooth root. Here's what to look for and how it's treated. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Dental Abscess and Cellulitis: When a Tooth Infection Spreads
A dental abscess can spread into the face or neck and become serious. Here are the warning signs and how it's treated. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Periapical Granuloma: What Is That Spot at the Tip of My Tooth Root?
A periapical granuloma is chronic inflammation at the tip of a non-vital tooth, often spotted on X-ray. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Irreversible Pulpitis
Irreversible pulpitis is severe, lingering tooth pain caused by inflammation of the tooth nerve that cannot recover on its own. Root canal therapy or extraction is usually needed. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026
Dental Caries (Tooth Decay): Why teeth break down and how to stop it
Dental caries, or tooth decay, is the most common dental disease worldwide. Learn how it forms, how it is diagnosed, and how to slow or reverse it. Reviewed by Dr Cristian Dunker.
15 May 2026