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Many patients experience a tooth abscess in their lifetime but may not know what they are or how they are caused. Tooth abscesses can be very painful and cause major tooth decay. An abscess is a pocket of pus that is caused by bacteria on different areas of your teeth. In this blog we will discuss signs to watch for and how to avoid a tooth abscess in the first place.
Mountain View Dental provides great oral care and dental education to help patients have beautiful teeth. Learning about dental problems can help you avoid them, keep your teeth bright, prevent bad breath, and limit jaw pain. Good oral health is not only healthy but helps you feel better about yourself.
One thing that all tooth abscess patients will feel is throbbing pain. Tooth abscesses will often start to hurt in just one tooth, but the pain can radiate to the rest of your teeth, your neck, and your head.
Other symptoms include:
If you start to experience any of these symptoms contact your dentist and get an appointment as soon as possible. Some of these symptoms are also common in other dental problems like cavities and tooth decay.
There are three main types of abscess teeth that can help to know how severe your dental problem is. All abscess types are serious and should be treated effectively by a dentist.
Periapical Abscess: This occurs at the tip of the tooth’s root.
Periodontal Abscess: The abscess occurs on the gum next to the root of the tooth and can also spread to the surrounding tissue and bone.
Gingival Abscess: This abscess occurs on the gums.
Your dentist will be able to help improve your abscess and do X-rays to determine how far the abscess has spread. Avoiding an abscess in the first place is fairly easy with common dental cleanings and checkups and proper at-home oral care. Flossing, brushing, and a proper diet will help prevent bacteria buildup.
Depending on the severity and infection of your abscess, your dentist will perform some of the following:
Our team works to provide residents of Pleasant View with the best oral health. We offer annual cleanings, tooth extractions, root canals, dental implants, teeth whitening, and more! Our dental office can help dental patients of all ages have healthier and better-looking teeth.
Our office has been built to help you feel relaxed and comfortable. With 19 exam rooms, personal TV’s for patient distractions, private consultation rooms, and a chest filled with prizes for children, you will feel at ease while you are taking care of your oral health. Visit our office in Pleasant View to see if our team is the best option for you.
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