"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.

A tooth infection, or a tooth abscess ... In some instances, it may be necessary to drain pus directly from the site of the infection. For example, drainage may be necessary to remove pus from ...

Hospital care includes intravenous antibiotic and analgesic administration followed by drainage of abscesses and tooth removal in advanced cases. Also Read: Check out India's top 5 scenic road ...

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 ...