Post by maxdental12 on Mar 12, 2013 7:39:15 GMT
The dental abscess is an infection related to the origin can be located at the tooth or gum. In addition to antibiotics to stop the infection, treatment depends on the severity and cause of the infection.
In response to infection, the body defends itself by producing white blood cells. These accumulate at the dental abscess with necrotic tissue and bacteria, forming what is known as pus. Pus may accumulate in the infected tooth or gum that starts to swell. Of course, this is very painful.
Depending on the location of the dental abscess, pus may attain the soft tissues, causing a swelling in the jaw or in the floor of the mouth, cheek or through the skin.
The treatment of dental abscess is to eliminate the infection with antibiotics. But Dental Handpieces are also necessary to drain the pus, or if necessary to remove the infected tissue, including the pulp. Surgery performed by the dentist is sometimes necessary, or treatment of root canal.
Tooth abscess: What if it was related to a cavity?
When the tooth abscess is located at the tooth, it is often caused tooth decay. This decay has progressed to reach the dental pulp (nerve and surrounding blood vessels), triggering a defensive reaction of the organism with the formation of pus.
Prescribing antibiotics which also aims to reduce pain and swelling allows the implementation of the management, which involves cleaning the inside of the infected tooth canal. Canals of the tooth are then sealed. Sometimes the establishment of a crown is also necessary.
Abscessed tooth: gum periodontium ...
The other major cause of tooth abscess is due to an infection of the gums, gradually reaching the periodontium or all of the supporting tissues of the tooth. It is sometimes simply plaque which irritates and inflames the gum. Under these conditions, the treatment is based on the drainage or curettage of the gum to the tooth.
In all cases, we note that all dental abscess should be treated without delay. We will use dental loupes to observe the tooth.In addition to the pain caused by the abscess, it can lead to very serious health problems.
In response to infection, the body defends itself by producing white blood cells. These accumulate at the dental abscess with necrotic tissue and bacteria, forming what is known as pus. Pus may accumulate in the infected tooth or gum that starts to swell. Of course, this is very painful.
Depending on the location of the dental abscess, pus may attain the soft tissues, causing a swelling in the jaw or in the floor of the mouth, cheek or through the skin.
The treatment of dental abscess is to eliminate the infection with antibiotics. But Dental Handpieces are also necessary to drain the pus, or if necessary to remove the infected tissue, including the pulp. Surgery performed by the dentist is sometimes necessary, or treatment of root canal.
Tooth abscess: What if it was related to a cavity?
When the tooth abscess is located at the tooth, it is often caused tooth decay. This decay has progressed to reach the dental pulp (nerve and surrounding blood vessels), triggering a defensive reaction of the organism with the formation of pus.
Prescribing antibiotics which also aims to reduce pain and swelling allows the implementation of the management, which involves cleaning the inside of the infected tooth canal. Canals of the tooth are then sealed. Sometimes the establishment of a crown is also necessary.
Abscessed tooth: gum periodontium ...
The other major cause of tooth abscess is due to an infection of the gums, gradually reaching the periodontium or all of the supporting tissues of the tooth. It is sometimes simply plaque which irritates and inflames the gum. Under these conditions, the treatment is based on the drainage or curettage of the gum to the tooth.
In all cases, we note that all dental abscess should be treated without delay. We will use dental loupes to observe the tooth.In addition to the pain caused by the abscess, it can lead to very serious health problems.