Doctor Explains Dental Abscess Tooth Abscess Causes Sym In this video doctor o'donovan explains dental abscess (aka tooth abscess) including causes, symptoms and treatment of a dental abscess. what is a dental abs. The infection from a dental abscess can spread to other parts of your body if it's not treated early on. signs of that include: fever. swelling in your face, neck, or jaw. trouble breathing. if.
Dental Abscess Causes Symptoms Treatments Risks More A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment. if the abscess ruptures, the pain may improve a lot, making you think that the problem has gone away — but you still need to get dental treatment. if the abscess doesn't drain, the infection may spread to your jaw and to other areas of your head and neck. Continuous or only when chewing. radiating to your jawbone, neck or ear. other tooth abscess symptoms may include: tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. bitter taste in your mouth. bad breath (halitosis). gum redness and swelling. loosening of the affected tooth. swollen area in your upper or lower jaw. The pain may be situated in the tooth itself, the surrounding gum or be more generalized, including the jaw, cheeks, or even neck or face, depending on the location of the abscess. 1 the affected tooth may: 5 6. feel tender. feel loose in the jaw. be sensitive to heat and or cold in the mouth. Treatment. the goal of treatment is to get rid of the infection. to do this, your dentist may: open up (incise) and drain the abscess. the dentist makes a small cut into the abscess, allowing the pus to drain out. the dentist then washes the area with salt water (saline). occasionally, a small rubber drain is placed to keep the area open for.
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