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Food can get trapped in this space and cause a gum infection or gingivitis. Plaque is a thin film of bacteria. It constantly forms on the surface of your teeth. As plaque advances, it hardens and becomes tartar. You can develop an infection when plaque extends below the gum line.
Types of Dental Infections. One type of infection is called a periapical abscess; it occurs from within the tooth pulp. This is what is shown above in the picture. The other type of infection is a periodontal abscess, which occurs from the surrounding tissues and bones.