Question 1

can having a tooth abscess cause both ear aches and a headache?

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Perhaps: The two symptoms you mentioned may or may not be related.

Question 2

can sinus infection cause tooth infection? or other way around? been having headaches and sinus probs. noticed a tooth abscess while brushing tonight

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Both: Most common scenario is tooth infection causing sinus infection when the infected tooth penetrates in the nearby sinus cavity. The other way around is less likely unless the pus from the sinus cavity eats up the wall adjacent to the tooth and gushes in the tooth canal, which is extremely unlikely outcome.

Question 3

how do i know i have a tooth abscess?

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Pain and swelling: Generally you will have pain and swelling  around an abcessed tooth.   This is an infection and it can get worse without treatment so see a dentist  if you are concerned nap out an abcess.

Question 4

please tell me how to cure a tooth abscess?

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See a dentist: The only way you will cure your abscess is by going to a dentist and having them evaluate what the cause is and treating it accordingly.  The dentist may decide to put you on antibiotics first and later take care of the cause.

Question 5

need help. i've got a tooth abscess, i think?

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An abscess is a: Serious issue. Please seek prompt dental intervention if you believe you might have an abscess.

Question 6

what do you take to ease the pain of a tooth abscess  ?

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Antibiotics: You need to see a dentist to have the abscess evaluated.  Afterwards, the dentist will usually give you a prescription for antibiotics to control the infection.  Once the infection is controlled, the pain will subside.  The offending tooth will need to be treated to prevent the infection from returning, antibiotics are only a "temporary" fix and without definitive treatment, it will come back.

Question 7

once the tooth abscess heals, does it have to be extracted?

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No: After an abscess heals there are two treatment options to prevent things from recurring.  One is to remove the tooth and replace it with a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture and the other is to have a root canal done on the tooth and maintain the tooth.  It's also recommended after root canals to protect the tooth from further breakdown with a crown.  Hope that helps!

Question 8

how could i    drain a tooth abscess?

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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.

Question 9

can penicillin treat a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

It will help..: .. control the infection, but it does not solve your problem. You still need to see a dentist to address the cause of the abscess, otherwise it will return.

Question 10

tooth abscess or mastoiditis symptooms?

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Hard to diagnose : Very hard to diagnose on this forum.  I would seek the help of a dentist asap.

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