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Figure 1. Crown of the tooth. The teeth are made up of two major parts: the crown and the root. The crown of the tooth is what is visible in the mouth (Figure 1). The root of the tooth is the portion which normally not visible in the mouth and is anchored within the bone (Figure 2).
An abscess can be drained, carved out and cleaned, and then sealed and capped to prevent any further damage or pain [sources: AAE; ADA]. Root canals are fairly common for an abscess within the tooth -- called a periapical abscess -- and the prognosis for recovery is good. In the case of a periodontal abscess, the kind between the teeth and gums, the abscess is purged and the area is well cleaned, but an additional step finishes the treatment.