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DentalModerate
Dental Abscess
Dentistry · Dental
Moderate
Severity
Common — a frequent dental emergency, particularly where untreated decay is prevalent
Prevalence
No
Contagious
Dentistry
Specialist
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💊Treatment Options
- 1Prompt drainage of the abscess
- 2either through the tooth via root canal treatment or through a small incision in the gum
- 3is essential to relieve pressure and remove the source of infection. A course of antibiotics is typically prescribed to control the spread of bacterial infection
- 4especially if there is facial swelling or fever. Severely damaged or infected teeth that cannot be saved with root canal treatment are extracted
- 5and pain relief medication is used to manage discomfort throughout treatment.
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