What is a tooth abscess and how is it treated? If the swelling occurs in the gums or at the root of the tooth with bacteria in the gums, it is called a tooth abscess. A tooth abscess is a condition that can be prevented before it occurs, but in order to protect your body from these discomforts, you must first know what causes it. Therefore, you should definitely see a dentist and get support for treatment options.
The most common cause of abscesses is frequently consumed sugar and carbohydrate-containing contents. After consuming such foods, the mouth becomes suitable for bacteria to grow, and all these bacteria go deep into the cavities and fractures in the teeth and cause abscesses. The formation of abscesses in teeth can be caused by tooth decay, damaged parts of the tooth enamel, allowing food residues to accumulate in the teeth, and generally not paying enough attention to oral and dental hygiene.
What are the symptoms of a tooth abscess?
What is a tooth abscess and what are its symptoms? It manifests itself with persistent pain in the tooth and gum that does not go away easily and resembles a throbbing. Since the abscess is literally connected to the root of the tooth, the symptoms are usually seen at the root tip. Along with pain symptoms during biting or at unexpected moments, swelling or pain that suddenly wakes you up while sleeping at night are also among the symptoms of tooth abscess. Apart from this, inflammation flowing from the fistula mouth, which is seen as a standard pimple head at the level of the tooth root, is among the symptoms.
How is a Tooth Abscess Treated?
If you see a dentist with these symptoms about how to treat a tooth abscess, first of all, physical checks are performed on the area of concern. After that, an x-ray of the area is taken and it is clarified exactly what stage the abscess is in. Then, it is checked whether the infection has reached the nerve in the tooth. If the tooth abscess has occurred due to an infection that has reached the nerve, the nerve in the tooth is removed. For the treatment of a tooth abscess,
- The most common treatment for abscesses is root canal treatment. With this application, the dental abscess is easily dried in a single session.
- When local methods are not sufficient to drain the inflammation, surgical interventions are performed. In this way, both the gums and the roots of the teeth are cleaned in a way that prevents the infection from reoccurring.
- It is not appropriate to administer medication directly during the treatment process; if the inflamed area is large, the inflammation is drained with the effect of an anesthetic.
In the case of whether a tooth abscess will go away on its own, deep cleaning should be done in some areas of the tooth. In order for the gums to be healthy and in the desired shape, cleaning is necessary. Dt. Bülent KENİR, as an expert in his field, has successfully completed studies on the problem of tooth abscess and continues to support many people in terms of treatment.
