How to Deal with Tooth Abscess

A tooth abscess can be a very painful condition. In definition, an abscess is a pocket of pus that has formed due to a bacterial infection. An abscess can occur at different regions of the teeth and gums for many different reasons. Nonetheless, tooth decay and trauma are the most common underlying causes of a tooth abscess.

The first step in treating a tooth abscess is to drain the abscess. The dentist will do this by first making a small incision into the abscess in order to drain it. After the pus has drained, saline may then be used to clean the area. In many cases, a root canal treatment may be necessary in order to drain the abscess. In a root canal, the dentist drills into the infected tooth from the top of the crown. The infected tissue of the pulp is then removed and the abscess is drained. If the infection has spread, antibiotics may then be administered. After the root canal, the affected tooth is filled and sealed. A porcelain crown is placed on top of it to give the restoration added strength. However, in some cases, it is unfortunately not possible to save the affected tooth. In this case, the tooth will need to be extracted. While extractions can be intimidating, the complications that can arise from an untreated tooth abscess can be quite severe, if not fatal.

If you are suffering from a throbbing pain, it may be possible that you are suffering from a tooth abscess. In this scenario, it is best to contact our expert in tooth pain in Los Angeles to set up a consultation.

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