Dental Abscesses
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• | Gingival abscess: This is only present in the gum tissue and does not move to the tooth or periodontal ligament. |
• | Periodontal abscess: This kind of abscess begins in the supporting bone tissue structures of your teeth. |
• | Periapical abscess: This starts in the soft pulp of your tooth. |
• | Pain in the affected region while biting or touching the area |
• | Bad taste inside the mouth |
• | Sensitivity to hot and cold foods and beverages |
• | Fever |
• | Difficulty swallowing |
• | Insomnia |
• | Difficulty opening the mouth |
• | General unwell feeling |
• | Draining the abscess: The dentist will make a small cut in the abscess to drain it out, and then proceed to clean the area with a saline solution. |
• | Root canal treatment: This involves drilling the infected tooth to drain the abscess and clear out the infected pulp. This is followed by filling and sealing the pulp chamber and covering your tooth with a crown. |
• | Tooth extraction: If your tooth is severely damaged, your dentist may remove it prior to draining the abscess. |
• | Antibiotics: If the infection has spread beyond the abscessed region or you have a compromised immune system, your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to eradicate the infection. |
• | Removal of foreign object: If the tooth abscess is caused by a foreign object inside your gums, your dentist would remove it and then clean the site with a saline solution. |
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