###Human: Why am I getting recurrent abscess in a filled tooth? ###Assistant: Hi. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. As per your history, it seems to me that you are having recurrent apical periodontitis. If the filling is still there, it needs to be removed. The recurrent apical abscess is because of this infectious tooth. Either it needs root canal treatment or extraction. Root canal treatment is the treatment of choice according to my opinion. If you have any X-ray or you can upload a picture too to get a proper treatment plan from my side. If you have this pimple like abscess you may need an antibiotic course too.