What is a dental abscess and how do I get rid of it?

Have you been diagnosed with a dental abscess?

You may notice symptoms like pain, swelling, and heat around the tooth.

A tooth abscess generally results when an infection has reached the inner layer of the tooth and mostly a swelling in the gum is noticed with people’s yellowish or brownish liquid. This blog will explore how and why tooth abscesses happen and how best to treat them.

What causes this serious oral condition?

• The tooth abscess is caused by many different types of bacteria, including 

1. 1. Streptococcus
   2. Staphylococcus
   3. Porphyromonas 
   4. Eikenella. 

• This infection may occur due to a dental cavity or any trauma that might have occurred in the tooth and was left untreated.  
• Periodontitis

So, if you are experiencing the following dental abscess signs and symptoms make sure you visit your dentist and take proper treatment.

• Pain and tenderness in the affected tooth and sometimes pain can radiate to the jaw or even cause a headache.
• Gaps between teeth causing Food lodgement
• Unpleasant taste and smell from the mouth.
• Pain while chewing food
• Swelling in the face or the side where the tooth is affected.  

The Treatment of Dental Abscess: From Home Remedies to Surgery

For proper treatment, it is essential to know what and where the infection is present and its severity. To know this, it is important to take a dental x-ray prior to the treatment. There are multiple treatment options such as  

Home remedies and tips:- 

1. Saltwater rinse
2. Peppermint tea bags
3. Cold compress

Tips:- Twice daily brushing with flossing is very essential. The use of dental floss is mandatory after eating nonvegetarian and fibrous food.

• Root canal treatment:

Root canal treatment is done when the central part within the tooth, commonly known as the pulp, is infected or inflamed.

Subgingival Scaling and curettage:  In the case of periodontal type- deep cleaning of adjacent gum with the removal of impacted food particles should resolve the problem. 

• Tooth extraction if the tooth is severely damaged and mobile followed by rehabilitation with partial dentures
•  Dental abscess antibiotics
• Anti-inflammatory medications 

Can tooth abscesses be prevented??

Yes, you can prevent tooth abscesses by following proper dental hygiene tips and measures.

• Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride-based toothpaste
• Floss regularly
• Make sure you have regular dental check-ups to avoid complications.
• Limit sugar and sweets intake.

We hope that this blog post has helped you learn more about the issue and what you can expect if you experience this. If you want to consult for dental  abscesses feel free to Dr moin holy dental clinic in south mumbai.