Assertion: abscess's bacteria | /r/CapableOf | enter the tooth
Facets:
value: through a cut in the gum
type: MANNER
value: through chip
type: MANNER
value: usually
type: TEMPORAL
value: by way of an existing cavity
type: MANNER
value: in some cases
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The bacteria usually enter the tooth when the enamel (outer part of the tooth) is damaged by tooth decay.
text: Bacteria may also enter the tooth through a break or chip in the tooth, or a cut in the gum.
text: The bacteria usually enter the tooth when the enamel (outer part of the tooth) is damaged by tooth decay.
text: Bacteria may also enter the tooth through a break or chip in the tooth, or a cut in the gum.
text: In some cases, bacteria may enter the tooth and underlying gum by way of an existing cavity.
text: Tooth abscess is most commonly caused by advanced tooth decay or damage, which may originate from a chipped or broken tooth that becomes infected, worn enamel that allows bacteria to enter the tooth, or an untreated dental cavity.