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Abscessed ToothWhat is an abscessed tooth?An abscessed tooth is a dental condition in which the nerve, also referred to as the dental pulp, has become infected. The infection usually occurs when a dental cavity (tooth decay) goes untreated and spreads... Other Related Abscessed Tooth ArticlesEmergency Contact for Shreveport
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