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How to Treat a Dental Abscess

Thursday, June 16th, 2016

944335_blogThe collection of pus within the gums or teeth due to bacterial infection is called a dental abscess. The bacterium is generally found in the plaque and damages the gums, teeth and soft tissue within the tooth. Dental abscess can only be cured by dental treatment and a dentist is best equipped to deal with them. In some advanced cases, the dentist may also need to perform surgery.

Dental procedures

If the abscess is periapical, then you’ll require root canal treatment to get rid of the abscess. In this procedure, the dentist drills into the lifeless tooth in order to let the pus loose and remove infected tissue. Once the area is thoroughly cleaned, a root filling is inserted to avoid any future infection.

If the abscess is periodontal, after the dentist releases the pus and has cleaned the periodontal pocket, he or she will smooth the surface of tooth’s root by scaling and filling beneath the gum line to facilitate complete healing. This will help prevent any future infection.

Surgery

In certain cases where the periapical abscess recurs, an oral surgeon will be required to remove the infected tissue. In the case of periodontal abscess the oral surgeon will reshape the gum tissue in order to remove the periodontal pocket permanently.

In very rare cases, the abscess can show up even after both dental and surgical procedures. In cases like this, or where the tooth is severely broken, the tooth will be completely extracted.

Painkillers

There is no doubt that dental abscesses are very painful. Over the counter painkillers from a local pharmacy can be used to get some relief however, they should only be used for temporary relief while you are waiting for proper dental treatment. Also, do not overuse the painkillers and always follow the prescription mentioned on the cover. Painkillers will just reduce the pain and cannot get rid of the abscess or the infected tissues and should never be used as an alternative to proper dental treatment.

Tackling a Tooth Abscess in the City of Leeds

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

Most conditions that affect the mouth are not exactly considered to be ‘dangerous’ and if treatment is sought can be remedied within a few days.

Even minor emergencies, although uncomfortable and at times painful are not exactly considered to be threatening to your health; a tooth abscess is. An abscess is direct result of poor hygiene in the mouth where tooth decay has been allowed to develop and a high concentrated levels of toxins build up around the root of the tooth, and with nowhere to go, develop into an abscess and you will know when you have one as well- they can be excruciatingly painful and your face will swell-up badly.

At this point, you may be able to dampen the agony with painkillers and by massaging clove oil into the gums for some relief, but you need immediate medical assistance: an abscess will ferry toxins into the bloodstream and in some rare cases, it can cause heart failure and unconsciousness. If you can’t see a dentist in the city of Leeds, then find a doctor. It can only be treated after a quick fix of antibiotics although even then, an abscess is known for re-offending and whatever your dentist does to you, you may have no other option than to have the tooth removed