Tooth Abscess Drainage

Tooth Abscess Drainage treatments abroad

A tooth abscess is a collection of pus, dead tissue, and bacteria that forms in the mouth. There are different kinds of abscesses, and they may appear inside of a tooth or in the nearby soft tissue. Periapical abscesses start in the center of the tooth in the pulp and may be caused by dental decay or nerve death. Periodontal abscesses starts in the periodontium, or the soft tissues supporting the tooth and is usually caused by gum disease. Both types cause tooth pain, swelling of the gums, swelling of the face, tooth loss, and high-grade fever. Tooth abscesses need urgent medical attention.

Complications from tooth abscesses are not common, but can become serious or even life-threatening. Tooth abscesses are usually treated with antibiotics and pain relievers as a short-term measure until they can be properly treated and drained by a dental expert. The affected area must be drained of fluid and infected tissue should be removed or cleaned as thoroughly as possible by a professional. Periapical abscesses usually require root canal treatment, and the infected pulp tissue must be removed. Periodontal abscesses are usually treated by opening the area and draining the fluids.

Afterward, the area is cleaned and the dentist may smooth out the root surface to encourage the gums to close over the area. Patients who have repeated abscesses may be referred to an oral surgeon, who can reshape the gum line to make it more difficult for infections to form.

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