Tooth abscess’ are an unpleasant experience, especially for the squeamish. An abscess is the build of pus that occurs with infections within the gums. Your dentist will need to drain the pus and clean out the infection in a minor operation that is normally done under local anaesthetic, although general anaesthetic may be used in highly serious cases.
If your gums are swollen, painful, and red, or it becomes painful to eat, talk or generally move your mouth, you should visit your City of Leeds dentist to have a check up in case you have developed a tooth abscess. Your dentist will quickly be able to diagnose a tooth abscess if that is the problem. Your dentist may suggest that root canal surgery is the best method for solving an abscessed tooth. This procedure will involve your dentist drilling down into the infected tooth in order to reach the infection, and drain the pus. They will then be able to remove the infection, including the root if it has been affected. If necessary, when the infection has spread deeply, your dentist may recommend the complete removal of the infected tooth. If this is the case, they will also suggest various forms of artificial tooth as a replacement. To stop the recurrence of the infection the dentist may proscribe antibiotics.
Obviously if you can prevent these occurrences you will not have to go through surgery. Regularly brushing your teeth at least twice a day; doing interdental cleaning with floss; frequent check ups with your dentist; each of these will help prevent the occurrence of abscessed teeth and help your dentist catch them early if they do occur.
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