Question 1

is it possible to have an abscess under an old filling?

Accepted Answer

Oh yes.: Decay leads to infection; can get bigger, lead to pus pocket (abscess) in and around tooth. Can become a big problem if it is not addressed-usually incision and drainage, maybe root canal, maybe more advanced oral surgery; requires antibiotic treatment.

Question 2

can you tell me is it okay for my 4 year old to go under general for his abscess teeth and for caps/fillings in a clinic?

Accepted Answer

Medical history: Only after a review of the child's medical history, together with a pediatric consultation, could a dentist make that determination. This should be discussed with the child's treating dentist.

Question 3

can you explain if it's safe for my 4 year old to go under general for his abscess teeth and for caps/fillings in a clinic?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depending on the skill of the person in charge of the anesthesia and the clinic equipment, this is certainly possible. Kids this age must be put to sleep for major restorations or never have the benefit of the repairs. They will never sit still to have it done any other way.

Question 4

do i need a&e?.  massive abscesses and antibiotics not working.. dentist will not open old root canal filling to drain pus.. feel really ill and fever

Accepted Answer

More info needed...: Can't possibly imagine why your dentist will not open up the tooth and remove any old filling material. If the canals are dirty, they need to be cleaned out for you to get past this. See an endodontic specialist if your current dentist cannot handle the complexity of retreatment.

Question 5

had root canal filling nearly 12 mth ago. now have an abscess under tooth. face swollen etc and now neck seems to be too.taking amoxicillin on day?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist ASAP: Do not fool around with this yourself. An abscess needs draining and you should be seen as soon as possible by a dentist or oral surgeon and have this treated professionally. Good luck.

Question 6

if i suspect an abscess near a recent filling how long can i remain healthy until i can make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Visit dentist now: A dental abscess develops relatively quickly and therefore needs either antibiotics or drainage of the dental abscess as soon as possible. If you are unable to visit your dentist soon, visit a doctor to get a script for antibiotics within the next 24 hrs.

Question 7

i keep getting a horrible taste in my mouth is that the abscess draining? on antibiotics and have a temporary filling

Accepted Answer

Taste: The bad taste can be from draining pus from the abscess.

Question 8

emergency dentist said my holey tooth was tryin 2 form an abscess. he filled the tooth with a temp filling. is my tooth now unable 2 form the abscess?

Accepted Answer

Abscess: If the tooth nerve is dying due to decay it will form an abscess. Best to get the tooth treated with a root canal and crown. Note that on an xray if the decay is 1.5mm or less from the nerve the tooth will abscess.

Question 9

had ileostomy reversal surgery that failed due 2 anastomotic leak/abscess fluid filling up. y would dr wait 5days b4 doing 2nd surgery 2 correct?

Accepted Answer

Ileostomy reversal: He most likely wanted to give the leak an opportunity to close on its own.

Question 10

after having abscess on lower abdominal drain and pack more then once. why did i have a extremely painful filling inside when packing got tug on?

Accepted Answer

Deep infection: packing is medicated gauze pushed deeply into an affected area. It can be painful- but ultimately leads to healing.

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Can you tell me is it okay for my 4 year old to go under general for his abscess teeth and for caps/fillings in a clinic?

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Can you explain if it's safe for my 4 year old to go under general for his abscess teeth and for caps/fillings in a clinic?

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Do i need a&e?. massive abscesses and antibiotics not working.. dentist will not open old root canal filling to drain pus.. feel really ill and fever

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Had root canal filling nearly 12 mth ago. now have an abscess under tooth. face swollen etc and now neck seems to be too.taking amoxicillin on day?

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If i suspect an abscess near a recent filling how long can i remain healthy until i can make an appointment?

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I keep getting a horrible taste in my mouth is that the abscess draining? on antibiotics and have a temporary filling

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Emergency dentist said my holey tooth was tryin 2 form an abscess. he filled the tooth with a temp filling. is my tooth now unable 2 form the abscess?

A member asked:

Had ileostomy reversal surgery that failed due 2 anastomotic leak/abscess fluid filling up. y would dr wait 5days b4 doing 2nd surgery 2 correct?

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After having abscess on lower abdominal drain and pack more then once. why did i have a extremely painful filling inside when packing got tug on?

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