Patients with periodontal abscesses often state that the painful tooth feels "high." This symptom occurs because of inflammation and swelling of the:

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The periodontal ligament surrounds the tooth and attaches it to the alveolar bone. Inflammation and swelling of the periodontal ligament caused by a periodontal abscess can make the tooth feel like it is sitting higher than other teeth.

Patients with Periodontal Abscesses Often State That the Painful Tooth