Dental Abscess. A dental abscess is a collection of pus which can cause toothache and other symptoms. If you suspect that you have a dental abscess, see a dentist as soon as possible for treatment. Without treatment, the condition is likely to become worse and you may lose the affected tooth.
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A dental abscess can cause toothache and other symptoms. Suspect that you have an abscess in the mouth, more specifically in the gum or tooth area? Find out more...
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You can get help from: 1  your registered dentist – if it's out of hours, they should have an answerphone message with details of how to access out-of-hours dental treatment. 2  NHS 111 – who can give you details of dental services in your area.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx
What is the treatment of a dental abscess? Initial treatment. See a dentist as soon as possible. A dentist will normally drain the pus and this often gives great relief of symptoms. This is done either by piercing (lancing) the abscess or by drilling a small hole in the tooth to let the pus escape.
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Treatments for a dental abscess. Dental abscesses are treated by removing the source of the infection and draining away the pus. Depending on the location of the abscess and how severe the infection is, possible treatments include: removing the affected tooth (extraction) – this may be necessary if root canal treatment isn't possible.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx
Treatments for a dental abscess Dental abscesses are treated by removing the source of the infection and draining away the pus. Depending on the location of the abscess and how severe the infection is, possible treatments include: 1  removing the affected tooth (extraction) – this may be necessary if root canal treatment isn't possible. 2  root canal treatment – a procedure to remove the abscess from the root of an affected tooth before filling and sealing it.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx
They include: 1  Osteomyelitis - an infection of the nearby bone. 2  Sinusitis - spread of infection to the nearby sinus in the face bone. 3  A dental fluid-filled cavity (cyst) which may develop. 4  Cavernous sinus thrombosis - this is an infection and clotting of a blood vessel in the brain. It is very serious.
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Symptoms of an abscess in your tooth or gum may include: 1  an intense, throbbing pain in the affected tooth or gum that may come on suddenly and gets gradually worse. 2  pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum. 3  pain that's worse when lying down, which may disturb your sleep.
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Dental-abscess/Pages/Introduction.aspx
The treatment for this type of abscess is normally root canal treatment. This treatment aims to save and restore the damaged or dead inner part of a tooth (the pulp). Briefly - a dentist will drill into the dead tooth and allow pus to escape through the tooth, and then remove the dead pulpal tissue.
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treatment of abscess in mouth
Dental abscesses are treated by removing the source of the infection and draining away the pus.