How to treat a tooth abscess?

 

A tooth abscess can be daunting to some and understated to others. There are two types of abscesses: the perianal (located at the end of the root of the tooth) and the periodontal (located in the gum next to the alveolar bone). In any case, it is an important alert that must be taken very seriously at the risk of causing other health problems.

If you have a dental abscess, getting treatment as soon as possible is important. Treatment may include antibiotics, drainage of the abscess, and root canal treatment. At home, you can start by rinsing your mouth with warm water and salt and taking over-the-counter painkillers, but you certainly won't escape the dentist's hut. A prescription alone has never overcome an abscess.

What are the symptoms of a dental abscess?

If you have any of the following symptoms, please see a dentist as soon as possible:

·         Intense pain and a feeling of warmth that does not go away

·         swelling of the face or mouth

·         A fever

·         A bad taste in the mouth or bad breath

·         Difficulty and pain when chewing

·         Sore and swollen gums on one side of the face or mouth

·         Bleeding gums

·         An increase in the size of the lymph nodes

Can dental abscesses go away on their own?

Absolutely not! It may hurt less after a while because it has emptied itself of the pus that contained it, but until your abscess is treated, your body will have to use a lot of energy to fight off this serious infection. Ideally, it will subside, but the germs are just dormant, ready to wake up and make you blaze with pain again, making it even more dangerous.

What you can do while waiting for your dentist appointment

Start by taking paracetamol to calm the pain. Be careful not to take anti-inflammatory drugs, which may aggravate the situation. You can apply an anesthetic gingival gel to relieve the affected area. A clove can also do the trick if you don't have one. Be careful to wash it well beforehand. Continue to brush your teeth morning and evening with a very soft brush, and be careful not to attack the injured area. The last piece of advice, avoid chewing on the side where the abscess is.

What does the dentist do?

·         He starts mouth abscess treatment first by examining you and possibly carrying out an X-ray to see the extent of the damage.

·         It anesthetizes you, finally.

·         He makes an incision at the level of the abscess to evacuate the pus in the event that this does not happen naturally.

·         He cleans the part where there are the canals of the tooth by removing the infected tissue.

·         He closes the canals with a suitable antiseptic paste.

·         He prescribes antibiotics when needed to help clear up the infection.

·         He extracts your tooth if it is too damaged or infected. It is a last resort measure that is taken when all previous treatments have not had the desired effect.

A dental abscess is one of the dental emergencies that a specialist must treat. Good oral hygiene and regular check-ups at your Virginia family dentist can prevent the appearance of this infectious and purulent lesion.