But in your hand was only the enamel - covered crown: the entire root of the tooth had somehow disappeared. (scilifelab.se)
Besides bad breath, other symptoms of dental disease include: red, swollen and bleeding gums; loose, missing or discolored teeth;, exposed roots of teeth and difficulty with eating. (carrollcountytimes.com)
The effects of antibiotics on toothache caused by inflammation or infection at the root of the tooth in adults (cochrane.org)