Question 1

help! im having a broken abscessed tooth pulled and my dentist doesn't offer any gas. im scared for the shots! how can i prepare for the pain?

Accepted Answer

The perceived pain: Is much worse than the actual pain.  Have your dentist use a topical first and then administer the injection.  It truly is minimally painful.  The images we conjure up in our minds are way worse than the actual procedure.  You'll do fine. Behave faith on your dentist.  His intention is to get you out of pain not inflict pain.  Gas (nitrous oxide) might alter the experience a bit hope this helps.

Question 2

what is considered best: to have an abscessed tooth pulled by a dentist or remove by an oral surgeon?

Accepted Answer

GP or OS?: That depends upon the ability of the general dentist and your own personal preferences. There are many excellent dentists who remove even badly impacted teeth, while others feel either they are not qualified or prefer not to extract teeth. If you need IV sedation, i would recommend seeing an oral surgeon. If not, discuss this issue with your own dentist. If in doubt, go with the os.

Question 3

what all can be done to fix an abscessed tooth? i've got an abscessed tooth that is pretty sore, and am going to make an appointment with my dentist today. i know that having the tooth pulled is an option, but is there anything that can be done to save an

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Depending : Depending upon whether the tooth can be restored or not, a root canal treatment may work.  Additionally it needs to be determined whether the infection is due to the gum, tooth or some other reason before deciding on treatment.

Question 4

can i have an abscessed tooth extracted instead of a root canal? i have an abscessed molar that my dentist wants to do a root canal on. i'd rather just have it pulled. can i do that?

Accepted Answer

The : The answer is yes, but it is advisable to have the tooth replaced with a denture, bridge or dental implant soon after the extraction to prevent teeth shifting and causing bite problems later in life.

Recommend that you discuss your treatment options with your dentist.  Many times it is less expensive to have a root canal and crown that going through an extraction and restoration of the missing tooth.

Question 5

who can i see about an abscessed tooth with no dentist being open till monday?

Accepted Answer

Check with hospital: Call your dentist or find a dentist or facility with 24 hour coverage. Most hospital based residency programs have 24 hour coverage to get you through until Monday.

Question 6

can an abscessed tooth kill you? i have a pain in my tooth that i'm worried might be abscessed. i don't have insurance and am worried that a dentist will not see me. should i go in for any tooth-related pain?

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To : To answer your question exactly as you posted, the answer is yes. However, the chances of that happening are very, very small.

Pain in your tooth means you need to have it examined and treated, regardless if you have insurance. Insurance almost always doesn't cover all of your costs anyway, so you still have to pay out of your pocket.

Go see a trusted dentist in your area who can tell you what your problem is and how to fix it. The longer you wait the worse it will get and the more expensive it will be.

Question 7

have an abscessed tooth tooth started to hurt late friday holiday weekend abscess a little bigger today should i go to er dentist not open til morning?

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Dental issue: and ER would just put you on antibiotics unless the abscess was huge. A dentist is qualified to both drain the abscess and evaluate underlying issues.

Question 8

what is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

Accepted Answer

Dr. : Dr. Mcleod is right.  There is nothing that you can do at home.
In addition, going to the emergency room just wastes previous tax dollars.
Please go see your dentist, or go to the many free clinics, or hospitals residencies out there.
The resources are there.  You just have to go...
Best wishes, 
dr. Zev kaufman.

Question 9

for an abscessed tooth dentist recommends extraction due to bone loss, is this a good option?

Accepted Answer

Trust your dentist?: If you trust your dentist and understand the dental problem, recommended treatment and rationale for treatment make sense, then proceed.
If you do not feel that way, then get a second opinion, after all it is your healthcare.

Question 10

can a doctor diagnosed an abscessed tooth or sinusitis . scared of the dentist and i've known my dr for 10+years so it will be easier to get in there?

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The type of x-rays: That doctors order do not zero in on a tooth with the detail that dental x-rays do. Even if your doctor were to correctly diagnose an abscessed tooth- antibiotics &pain meds alone are not a definitive treatment. This would require dental intervention. Sorry - dentists &physicians are not usually interchangable.  Please work on your fear of dentists as it sounds like you need one now.

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Help! im having a broken abscessed tooth pulled and my dentist doesn't offer any gas. im scared for the shots! how can i prepare for the pain?

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What is considered best: to have an abscessed tooth pulled by a dentist or remove by an oral surgeon?

A member asked:

What all can be done to fix an abscessed tooth? i've got an abscessed tooth that is pretty sore, and am going to make an appointment with my dentist today. i know that having the tooth pulled is an option, but is there anything that can be done to save an

A member asked:

Can i have an abscessed tooth extracted instead of a root canal? i have an abscessed molar that my dentist wants to do a root canal on. i'd rather just have it pulled. can i do that?

A member asked:

Who can i see about an abscessed tooth with no dentist being open till monday?

A member asked:

Can an abscessed tooth kill you? i have a pain in my tooth that i'm worried might be abscessed. i don't have insurance and am worried that a dentist will not see me. should i go in for any tooth-related pain?

A member asked:

Have an abscessed tooth tooth started to hurt late friday holiday weekend abscess a little bigger today should i go to er dentist not open til morning?

A member asked:

What is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

A member asked:

For an abscessed tooth dentist recommends extraction due to bone loss, is this a good option?

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Can a doctor diagnosed an abscessed tooth or sinusitis . scared of the dentist and i've known my dr for 10+years so it will be easier to get in there?

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