Question 1

what if my tooth abscess bursts?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: If the abscess bursts you will be swallowing all the infection and pus with a chance it could spread. Please get treatment. There are cases of people dying from dental abscess as it travels to your brain.

Question 2

what is done for tooth abscess pain?

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Root Canal: Or extraction are usually the two means of treating an abcess from the tooth. It the abcess is from the gums, than an ind is the treatment of choice with curattage.

Question 3

how do i know i have a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

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

symptoms of tooth abscess near crown?

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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 5

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 6

is it possible to die from a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Rare, but yes: Before antibiotics, a tooth abscess was one of the leading causes of death. Obviously antibiotics help in treating infections, but an abscess that breaks into your bloodstream can quickly spread to other parts of your body, tax your immune system, and send you into septic shock. At that point all the antibiotics in the world may not help. Get the abscess treated.

Question 7

please tell me how to cure a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

should i be concerned about a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should be concerned about an abscessed tooth because this is an infection.  An untreated infection can cause pain, swelling and can effect your entire body.  See a dentist ASAP and get this tooth treated or extracted.  Antibiotics alone will not cure this infection.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

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