Tooth abscess is a build up of pus that forms between teeth and gums. This is brought about by poor oral hygiene or low immunity in a person. It starts as a tooth decay which happens when food particles, specifically carbohydrates are deposited on the teeth and the bacteria, food acids, debris and saliva combine to form plaque that leads to a cavity and the bacteria eat away at the tooth further causing a decay. You can read more details about tooth abscess online.
If left untreated, tooth decay will spread further infecting the pulp cavity and the body’s immune system attempts 
too fight off this infection resulting into formation of pus, the abscess, at he root of the infected tooth. Pain, bad odour, swelling and a pus-filled pocket are some of the symptoms of a tooth abscess. If not drained,the pus and infection could spread to surrounding tissue and neck and throat as well as damage the jaw bone structure. Life-threatening conditions such as sepsis and strep throat could also be a result of the spread of the infection brought about by a tooth abscess.
How to drain a tooth abscess at home.
- Getting your tools ready.It is important to prepare the tools that you will need to drain a dental abscess. You will require hydrogen peroxide, a needle or any other sharp object, clove oil or sea salt.
- Sterilizing your mouth.Mouthwash or sea salt is used to sterilize the area because once you pop the abscess you do not want bacteria floating around in your mouth because this could lead to another infection. clove is used to numb the infected area to avoid pain when draining it.
- Washing your hands.
- Popping the abscess.
Take your needle and boil it in water. This will ensure that it is clean and ready for use. Poke at your abscess and move fast because you don’t want the pus filling up inside your mouth. - Pressing all the pus out
- Recleaning your mouth.
After draining the abscess, brush your teeth and use mouthwash to remove the pus and avoid infection. - Avoiding damage or pressure for the next 24 hours.