Abcess Dental

WHAT IS A DENTAL ABCESS?

First, see the definition of an abcess. An abcess is a collection of pus which is a thick liquid filled of bacteria, white blood cells and dead tissues.

The most current causes of an abcesss is an infection with bacteria. The center of a tooth can be infected and the infection can travel from the tooth to supporting bone and surrounding tissue. Sometime that can be the consequence of a toothache, or an infection of gums.

Symptoms of a dental abcess Pain constitutes the number one symptom or sign Swelling of the gingival (gum) The disease tooth is sensitive to tap bulge of the face Increasing of temperature Spasm of the jaw muscles in the severe case

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT OF DENTAL ABCESS?

Your dentist has the knowledge to drain the abcess, don't hesitate to consult him. After the drainage you will feel a great relief of symptoms.

For your protection your dentist will give you antibiotic for several days after the drainage just to clear any remaining infection.

Although some studies have shown that the antibiotic is not necessary once the abcess is eliminated, but it remains important to see your doctor.

Pain killers may be administrated to control discomfort. In the future your dentist can plan another treatment like root canal which has as goal to restore the damaged part of the tooth and save the it.

Sometime the tooth can need to be removed. When the tooth left untreated, it will have hard consequences on your health like:

*propagation of the infection *The abcess may appear onto the face or into the mouth to release its content. *Osteomyelitis *Sinusitis *Dental cyst (liquid filled cavity) may appear in the case of dental abcess

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