Question 1

tooth ache in one of my top back left teeth, think it could be a tooth abscess, what are some quick pain relief remedies?

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OTC and DDS!: All the otc pain medications that you can take on your own have about equal onset of relief. Take what works best for you- advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you would normally take for a headache. However, the best and quickest relief will be obtained by seeing a dentist to determine the cause of the pain and start treatment. Thing can go downhill quickly, so don't delay!

Question 2

large tooth abscess, on penicillin just 3 days and it just started draining on its own.whats best way to keep it draining till i can get to the denti?

Accepted Answer

Stay with antibiotic: ... and try to get to your dentist ASAP, not when it blows up again. You can't stay on antibiotics for very long.

Question 3

symptoms of tooth abscess near crown?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Pain - usually a dull ache that feels 'deeper' that the tooth. Although its worth mentioning many abscesses are painless.
Swelling- usually localized to the aree of the gums around the roots of the affected tooth.
Drainage - a 'pimple' or bump that might produce pus, or not at all.
Pain to touch or biting.

Question 4

how serious can a tooth abscess become?

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Very: Especially if you have things like diabetes or a poor immune system.  We worry about bacteria from the tooth abscess getting into the bloodstream and causing worse problems.  Please get it checked out!

Question 5

can half a tooth abscess go away by itself?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But not likely.  Spontaneous drainage and resolution is conceivable but the risk here is extremely high, and the benefits of waiting for this improbable cure to occur are minimal.  Common sense would have you in a dental chair asap.

Question 6

what do i do if a tooth abscess wont go away?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: I would suggest seeing a dentist for an evaluation.  An abscess if left untreated could be life threatening.

Question 7

my tooth abscess won't go away! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Treatment!: 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 8

could it be usual to feel so poorly with a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An abscess is an infection.  As with an infection anywhere else in your body, it takes a toll as it spreads through your circulatory system to other organs.  Need to have the infection addressed immediately.  Please call your dentist now.

Question 9

why is it recommended to eat a soft diet while treating a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: To avoid blunt force trauma to the affected area. Biting down on hard foods will only irritate the area further. If you sprain your ankle, you avoid running for a while. Let the area heal with as little additional irritation as possible.

Question 10

how could i    drain a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Dentist/Oral Surgeon: Do you really want to do it yourself?  Assuming the abscess is ready to drain, you need dependent drainage, ie where gravity will allow the pus to continue to drain out of the abscess.  Open (incise) the abscess at this point and keep it open.

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