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How to Spot a Tooth Infection

Saturday, May 2nd, 2015

A dental abscess is one of the most common types of tooth infection. Abscesses are fluid-filled sores caused by bacteria. If you’ve been struggling with tooth pain or want learn about the potential signs of a dental infection, here are some tips to help you:

Pain

One of the most noticeable symptoms of a dental abscess is pain that tends to come on suddenly and worsen gradually. In most cases, pain may be severe and most commonly it is described as a throbbing sensation in and around the tooth. Sometimes, pain can radiate and you may also experience discomfort in other parts of the mouth as well as in the neck and the lower jaw.

Swelling

Swelling is common when you have a dental abscess, and it can be widespread. In some cases, you can notice that the side of the face is swollen as well as the tissue directly surrounding the abscessed tooth.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks is common when you have an abscess and it can also be symptomatic of acid erosion, which occurs when the enamel becomes worn.

Tenderness

If you have an infected tooth, you will probably experience tenderness around the tooth, especially when you try and use it to chew or bite down on food.

Fever

Abscesses can make you feel under the weather as well as being very painful, and you may find that you have a high temperature and generally feel poorly.

Bad breath and an unpleasant taste in the mouth

Abscesses are filled with pus and this makes your breath smell unpleasant and gives you a disagreeable taste in the mouth.

When should I see a dentist?

If you suffer from symptoms such as severe, throbbing dental pain and inflammation, it’s always a good idea to call and arrange an appointment with your dentist. It’s best to get symptoms checked out. If you do have an abscess, we can treat it swiftly to prevent the infection from spreading and make you feel more comfortable. Unlike other types of abscess, dental abscesses cannot be treated by doctors and must be treated by dentists.

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A quick guide to Dental problems in the City of Leeds

Friday, December 13th, 2013

It is so easy to get yourself into a panic when something goes wrong with your teeth and gums in the city of Leeds, but if you were to sit down with your dentist or go on-line to do a little homework, you can put your mind at rest about what to do when things crop-up. The basics are this: always have painkillers around, even some herbal products to help soothe little issues in the mouth until you can get treated, and have telephone numbers you can call in order to ascertain the nature of your problem. Conditions such as a chipped tooth, losing a filling- or any other fitting may cause you discomfort but you can nurse yourself with a little common sense until your dentist can see you and make you well again; as it is with a toothache or a wisdom tooth coming through and with the knowledge you can treat yourself. However, never worry about calling someone if things get really bad, such as with an abscess or a tooth being knocked out- time is of essence in situations like this and you will have to get somewhere quick for treatment and the city has hospitals and dentists that you can go to at anytime if you are worried.

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Handling a Dry Socket in Central Leeds

Saturday, January 12th, 2013

With any treatment of an intricate nature that is performed on your teeth in central Leeds, there will be a cooling off period afterwards where you may suffer from a little discomfort until you start to heal. Tooth extraction is such a treatment that reflects this; the pulling of the roots from their socket leaves a hole and this is left to heal naturally. During this healing, the area needs to be left alone for a few days so that a blood clot can form in the hole, after which, it will fall out once the wound has healed over. However, if the clot is removed prematurely because you have been smoking, brushed it or eaten on it, then the wound will be left open and the jawbone will be exposed to the air, and you will be in danger of suffering from a dry socket. This will cause excruciating pain whilst also being vulnerable to infection. You must get attention immediately from your dentist to get the healing process back on track; the wound will need dressing daily and packed with a healing paste. It could take a while until the problem starts to right itself, but having a dry socket is as potentially dangerous as other major issues that crop up in the mouth and needs to be approached accordingly.

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Taking the fight to Abscess, Tooth Pain and Gum Disease in Leeds

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Many complications that arise in the mouth can often start off a chain reaction, as it is with the connection between gum disease, tooth pain and abscesses. It is all kicked off in Leeds with poor oral hygiene which allows bacteria to build up in the mouth and from plaque. Tartar will form at the bottom of the teeth and start to affect the gums and the teeth and if left unchecked, the gums will become infected and the teeth develop decay- leading to toothache. In the meantime, this infection can lead to an abscess forming and then you are in trouble as these have a habit of re-offending and are very dangerous to your health as they leak poison into your blood and brain. Once your mouth has ventured into this level of danger, you have a life-long battle to beat it, and then stop it from happening again. Your dentist may have to carry out various procedures, depending how bad things have got, to at least give your teeth and gums some hope. With tooth decay, you may get away with a filling, but if the tooth is really sore, it means you will require a root canal. Gum disease needs tender handling. First you have to address your lifestyle and how you look after your teeth and really change the way you clean your teeth and gums, and you really have to try everything from standard products to natural herbal ones, whilst allowing your dentist to deep clean way below the gum-line regularly. An abscess means that the tooth could be a lost cause and the inevitable outcome may need the tooth to be removed. But you need to get information from your dentist and learn to understand just how destructive these conditions are in order to fight them correctly.

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Leeds dentists advise patients about the use of fluoride in oral care

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

There are many decisions to be made when considering how best to take care of your mouth such as what type of brush to use and which, of the many, tooth pastes. One of the decisions that people have wrestled with over the years concerns fluoride and it is not without controversy. Read on for more information.
Fluoride is chemical which helps to strengthen your teeth’s enamel. Enamel is a vital part of the protective army in your mouth and guards your teeth against the formation of cavities. If enamel breaks down or is weakened them you are more likely to suffer from dental decay and require fillings in order for your teeth to maintain healthy functionality.
Fluoride is found in many tooth pastes and, perhaps most controversially, in tap water in most areas of the United Kingdom. Some people believed, and still do, that the government ought not to have started adding fluoride to the national water supply. They cite cases where an over exposure to the substance has had detrimental effects of peoples’ health.
In fact this is very rare. You need to be exposed to an awful lot of fluoride for it to harm you in any way. Most dentists will recommend that, as well as using tooth paste that has been enhanced with fluoride, patients drink tap water to top up the amount of fluoride they are consuming. Those who only drink bottled water might not be taking on enough fluoride. Fluoride supplements are available too for those who live in areas where there is a lower fluoride contant in their tap water.
If you require any further information about fluoride, don’t hesitate to arrange a meeting with your Leeds dentist at which you can ask for all the facts.

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Leeds dentist offers dental care to treat dental abscess

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

When dental problems arise they can be very unpleasant if not treated quickly and efficiently. One of the most unpleasant dental conditions is a dental abscess. This is when pus collects in certain areas around the teeth and gums as a result of a bacterial infection.

Bacterial infections are caused dental decay allows bacteria to penetrate to the inner part of the tooth or when the gum tissue is eroded and becomes infected. Not only can this be very bad for your overall health, but it can also result in tooth loss. Once the infection has taken hold in the tooth or gums, the infection spreads to within the soft tissue. The body’s natural defence against infection is to produce more white blood cells to fight it. These cells bombard the area trying to kill the bacteria and pus is formed. This collects in one area and forms an abscess. There are two types of abscess that can be formed: periapical and periodontal.

Dental abscesses can be very sensitive and painful and in extreme conditions can rupture releasing infected material into the mouth and body. This is why it is extremely important to have them treated by a Leeds dentist as soon as possible. Effective treatment and increased dental care can help to fight dental abscesses. Tooth pain and gum disease. This may include a treatment of antibiotics to fight the infection or in extreme circumstances some minor tissue removal.

Prevention of dental abscesses is much preferable to treatment. This can easily be achieved by more effective brushing and flossing and maintaining six-month check up appointments with your dentist.

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