A dental abscess is a pus build-up inside the teeth or under the gums.
Dental abscess can occur in different parts of the tooth due to different reasons.
A periapical abscess occurs at the ends of the tooth root, whereas a periodontal abscess occurs in the gums on the sides of a tooth.
Your Wantirna South dentist will treat a dental abscess by draining it and removing the infected area. We may be able to save your tooth with a root canal procedure, but in worst cases, the tooth may need extraction.
If left untreated, a dental abscess can lead to serious and even life-threatening health problems.
When the dental pulp — the deepest part of the tooth — is infected by bacteria, a dental abscess occurs.
Bacteria is absorbed through a cavity or an opening and spreads down to the sensitive areas of the tooth. This can cause redness and inflammation to the tip of the root.
Symptoms of dental abscesses include the following:
If you are experiencing fever and inflammation in the face, see your Wantirna South dentist right away.
These symptoms mean that the infection has already spread deeper into the jaw and the surrounding tissues, or even to other areas of the body.
Dental abscesses are treated by removing the source of the infection and draining away all the pus.
The possible treatments are the following:
Root canal treatments are performed to remove the abscess from the root of an affected tooth before filling and sealing it.
Tooth extraction may be required if root canal treatment seems impossible to be performed.
Incision and drainage during which an incision is made on the gum to drain away the abscess.
In these procedures, a local anaesthetic will be administered to numb the area and to help the patient relax.
More extensive procedures may be performed under general anaesthesia, which puts you to sleep.
Antibiotics are not routinely recommended for dental abscess but may be used if the infection has spread or is particularly severe.
Listed below are measures you can take at home to relieve the pain.
While at-home remedies can make a person more comfortable while waiting for treatment, it is important to visit your Wantirna South dentist for treatment, to avoid any complications.
Avoiding tooth decay/cavities is important in preventing dental abscesses. Maintain a teeth-friendly routine to prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems.
Here are some tips:
If you have a dental abscess and wish to see your Wantirna South dentist immediately, call us and set an appointment now.
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We are located at 87 Stud Road in Wantirna South. We will attend to you with utmost urgency and care.
At Elite Smiles Wantirna, we are dedicated to help you and your family in maintaining your overall dental health and improve the quality of your life. Our dental clinic has been around for 32 years, serving patients from Wantirna South, Burwood, East Ringwood, Knox City, Boronia, Bayswater, Rowville, Ferntree Gully, and Scoresby.
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