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Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, usually caused by a bacterial infection. If left untreated, it can become a more serious infection known as periodontitis. Gingivitis and periodontitis are major causes of tooth loss in adults, according to the American Dental Association.
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.