The risk of dental abscesses can be reduced by keeping teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth with fluoride-containing toothpaste twice a day.
Symptoms are felt when there is a tooth abscess. There is severe pain in the affected teeth or gums, which occurs suddenly. In this, the situation gradually starts deteriorating. This pain spreads to the ear, jaw and neck on the same side where the affected teeth or gums are.
- Last Updated:November 23, 2020, 4:06 PM IST
Tooth Abscess refers to the pus in the teeth or gums. This happens when there is an infection in the mouth. It can be very painful and because of this you can feel very ill. If it is not treated, then it will get worse and the bone around the abscess may get worse. According to myUpchar, this abscess can form inside the teeth, in the gums or in the bone. It is caused by bacterial infection. If there is a dental abscess at the end of the tooth, it is called a periapical, while a gingival abscess is called a periodontal. This may be due to untreated cavity, injury or prior dental treatment.
Ear, jaw and neck pain
Symptoms are felt when there is a tooth abscess. There is intense pain in the affected teeth or gums, which occurs suddenly. In this, the situation gradually starts deteriorating. This pain spreads to the ear, jaw and neck on the same side where the affected teeth or gums are. It also causes pain when lying down, due to which sleep disturbances occur. In addition, redness and swelling may appear on the face. In this situation, sensitivity to hot or cold food or drink may be felt. Smelling breath or strange taste may be felt in the mouth. If the infection is aggravated, high fever may also occur. In severe cases, there may be difficulty in opening the mouth, swallowing food or breathing.It is necessary to go to the dentist
The dentist should see a dentist after seeing the symptoms of abscess, otherwise the condition may worsen. Dentists may examine the affected teeth and gums to diagnose tooth abscesses. He can also do a dental X-ray to find out the exact location of the boil and how much it has spread.
This is the way of treatment
To prevent the infection from spreading, its source is identified and removed and the pus removed. Which method of treatment will be adopted depends on the severity of the boils and infection. In such a situation, the doctor can take the help of root canal treatment, with the help of which the empty space is filled. If root canal treatment is not possible, then the affected tooth can be removed. Inspiration and drainage method can also be adopted, in which a small cut is made in the gum and the pus is taken out. This is usually only a temporary solution and may require further treatment. Antibiotics may be used if the infection spreads or is particularly severe.
How to avoid this disease
The risk of dental abscesses can be reduced by keeping teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth with fluoride-containing toothpaste twice a day. Give it for at least two minutes every time. After eating food, wash the mouth with lukewarm water of salt, so that no grains of grains remain in the teeth. Change toothbroth every 3-4 months. A healthy diet reduces the chances of infection and bad mouth. Apart from this, you can also use antiseptic or fluorinated mouthwash.Our article for more information, Tooth eruption Read. Health related articles on News18 are written by myUpchar.com. MyUpchar is the first and largest source in the country for verified health news. In myUpchar, researchers and journalists, along with doctors, bring all the information related to health for you.
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