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Monday, October 6, 2008
Abscesses
If you’ve got a fever, swollen lymph nodes and a throbbing tooth, you may have an abscess. An abscess can form in any part of the body including the mouth.
In the mouth, bacteria enter the gum tissues or root of the tooth through food or debris, permeating deep into the dental pulp infecting the nerve. A boil then forms and if it isn’t drained, the infection can spread to the head and neck and be life threatening.
You’ll know if the abscess ruptures when foul-tasting fluid rushes into your mouth.
The pain will decrease significantly but dental treatment is still necessary because the cause of the abscess still needs to be eliminated.
Treatment
Your dentist can recommend the best option for you ranging from a salt-water rinse to an antibiotic or surgery. You should have an x-ray within six months to be sure the bone and tissue areas have filled in where the abscess was. If there hasn’t been improvement, an endodontist can surgically remove the abscess or a periodontist can reshape the gum to prevent further abscess invasion.
In San Antonio, Texas, be sure to see the abscess specialists at Hale Dental. Please contact our office today to schedule your initial appointment.
In the mouth, bacteria enter the gum tissues or root of the tooth through food or debris, permeating deep into the dental pulp infecting the nerve. A boil then forms and if it isn’t drained, the infection can spread to the head and neck and be life threatening.
You’ll know if the abscess ruptures when foul-tasting fluid rushes into your mouth.
The pain will decrease significantly but dental treatment is still necessary because the cause of the abscess still needs to be eliminated.
Treatment
Your dentist can recommend the best option for you ranging from a salt-water rinse to an antibiotic or surgery. You should have an x-ray within six months to be sure the bone and tissue areas have filled in where the abscess was. If there hasn’t been improvement, an endodontist can surgically remove the abscess or a periodontist can reshape the gum to prevent further abscess invasion.
In San Antonio, Texas, be sure to see the abscess specialists at Hale Dental. Please contact our office today to schedule your initial appointment.
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