Question 1

how can abscessed tooth cause damage?

Accepted Answer

Here are a few: Untreated tooth infections ususally progress by removing the bone in the area of the abscess.  The longer you wait, the more is lost.  Sometimes the teeth can become loose.  Eventually this can result in a swelling or advanced infections.  It is not uncommon for adjacent nerve structures to become infected leading to numbness.  Treat them early and dont wait.

Question 2

can an abscessed tooth heal on its own?

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No: You will need to have it treated. Call a local dentist for an exam and consultation to see what exactly is wrong with that tooth.

Question 3

how can i help treat an abscessed tooth?

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Get Seen Immediately: A tooth abcess can have severe consequences.  Whatever the cost you should get evaluation so that you can continue to live a normal life.  They may need to give you antibiotics or pull your tooth. Good luck!

Question 4

would i know if i had an abscessed tooth?

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Yes and No: If the tooth dies violently with pain and possibly some swelling yes however many times teeth die quietly and you would never know unless it was found on an xray. Even teeth without fillings die. Don't stress it/worry about it until and if you need to.

Question 5

i have an abscessed tooth! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist asap: An abscess is an infection.  Infections do not go away unless the cause of the infection is resolved. This is true even if you are on antibiotics.  Untreated infections can spread to other parts of your body and cause serious complications.  People have died from untreated infections.  See a dentist for an evaluation and definitive treatment asap.

Question 6

how much time can i leave an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

Treat it now: Whether a small non-painful abscess the sooner antibiotics are started and treatment to resolve the cause the higher the success

Question 7

does having an abscessed tooth affect vision?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Perhaps if the swelling was so bad that the eye became shut or if pain caused excessive tearing, it might affect vision.  It is normally not related.

Question 8

are there any remedies for an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

I wouldn't recommend: Approaching a dental abscess with home remedies. This can be a serious problem that requires prompt dental intervention.

Question 9

i have an abscessed tooth but i do not have symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Disaster in waiting: You may be waiting for a disaster to happen.  You may wake up with a swollen jaw or may have trouble breathing and need to go to the emergency room for them to save your life.  And with murphy's law it will happen when you can least afford for it to happen.  See a dentist to have the tooth or teeth treated.

Question 10

what can you do to tell if you have an abscessed tooth?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Swelling is one sign that you have an abscess. Sometimes, however, you can have an abscess with no swelling whatsoever... This occurs when the abscess is contained totally in the bone.

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