Question 1

can i get information on dental abscess and how do i tell if it is de tap abscess. what would be the treatment and what is the average cost of the treatment with and without insurance?

Accepted Answer

: I can offer you the following.  If you suspect that you have an abscess of dental origin, you most likely would have pain coming from a compromised tooth or gum.  The area would swollen.  I would see a Doctor of Dental Medicine.  An exam and X-ray(s) would be taken.  Most likely the practitioner would write out an Rx. for an antibiotic.  The cost for exam and X-ray-$150. RCT would cost-$1200-2000.

Question 2

i have ruptured dental abscess, do i need further treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yup: The abscess did not go away, just the symptom. You will need to see a local dentist to determine the cause of the abscess... Only then can treatment be rendered. It will return without care.

Question 3

why is the dental abscess getting worse during treatment? i have a tooth with a large cavity. it had a filling in it, but the filling got loose and before i had a chance to have it fixed i got a dental abscess.the filling was removed so the tooth could dr

Accepted Answer

Dr : Dr zweig gave you some good advice. Was the root canal started? You did not clarify in your post. The dead nerve tissue needs to be removed to help the antibiotics work.

It may be necessary to use a different antibiotic if you are not getting better. Call your dentist for an evaluation.

Question 4

can i pop a dental abscess? i think i have a dental abscess. it's soft and squishy. it doesn't really hurt but it's annoying. already had the tooth drained or whatever dentists do. can i pop it if i use a sterile needle?

Accepted Answer

If : If your infection has been treated and then the abcess has returned, you need to go back to the dentist who is treating you so that he/she can evaluate your condition.

It is possible that you need additional antibiotics to clear up your infection and allow your dentist to treat your problematic tooth.

Question 5

what do you do if antibiotic treatment doesnt resolve abscess under teeth?

Accepted Answer

: The tooth problem is the cause so you need appropriate dental care, either root canal or tooth extraction or other procedure.  Antibiotic only control the infection but it is not the definite cure for dental abscess.

Question 6

i had root canal treatment on a tooth (#11) about 9 years ago due to a severe periapical abscess. it has been fine since but i noticed the tooth has recently been appearing more gray compared to the surrounding teeth. does this need to be looked at?

Accepted Answer

: After a root canal, your tooth is not vital, no nerve or blood supply. Your tooth is now subject to a fracture unless a crown is placed. Over a period of time the tooth color starts to fade and becomes darker because it is no longer a live[vital tooth]. It is always best to have a crown made to protect the tooth from breaking and to restore its normal color. Have a crown made now.

Question 7

are dental abscess treatments painful to get?

Accepted Answer

No : Usually you'll feel better once the infection (abscess) has been treated.

Question 8

8 weeks 5 days pregnant, very painful dental abscess, what shall i do and what are the risks to my baby? are there any treatments with zero risk?

Accepted Answer

Risk: I do not know of any interventive treatment with no risks.  In your situation obviously if you had treatment prior to conception  that would have been ideal. I would suggest consulting with an endodontist for treatment but present to your obstetrician for a letter of clearance for treatment. Ideally interventive treatment is preferred after the first trimester and before the third trimester.

Question 9

can my  bridge be damaged if a root treatment is to be performed the dentist wants to drill through the bridge as i have an abcess front teeth?

Accepted Answer

Root canal treatment: Doing root canal to a tooth by opening a hole in a crown definitely well compromise the well fare of the bridge to a certain degree . It depends on  how that hole will be sealed after finishing the root canal and what material would be used.

Question 10

a 31 year old male with abcess/decayed teeth came to er 3 days ago and was treated with penicillin. now has extreme facial swelling. after 3 days of treatment, patient'spain has increased and swelling is increasing even with antinflammatory treatment. pat

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello. The man needs  dental or oral surgery care asap. I could not find free or sliding fee scale dental care in stanfield, north carolina. But i did find that stanfield is in stanly county. Stanly country has the stanly county health department which  is located at 1000 n. First street, suite 3, albemarle, nc). Clinic fees are based on the patientâ€™s household income.  Clinic fees are reduced for those with less income. They do not take private insurance.
      Health department clinical hours are m-f, 8:30am-4:00pm; health department office hours, m-f 8:30am-5:00pm; environmental health hours are 8:30am-5:00pm; animal control hours are m-f, 9:30am-4:00pm & sat. 10:00am-12:00noon; dental clinic hours are: m-th, 7:30am - 5:30pm.  Dental clinic office hours are: m-th, 8:00am-5:30pm & f, 8:00am-11:30am.  There are no dental clinic hours on fridays.
      You need to make an appointment by calling 704-986-3099.  You need to bring the following with you: proof of household income, identification, and medicare/medicare card, check, or cash.  If you have no form of assistance and can not contribute any money what so ever for the dental/ medical care that you will be receiving - i don't know what to suggest. You could ask them about other options if you aren't able to assist at all for the cost of treatment.

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Can i get information on dental abscess and how do i tell if it is de tap abscess. what would be the treatment and what is the average cost of the treatment with and without insurance?

A member asked:

I have ruptured dental abscess, do i need further treatment?

A member asked:

Why is the dental abscess getting worse during treatment? i have a tooth with a large cavity. it had a filling in it, but the filling got loose and before i had a chance to have it fixed i got a dental abscess.the filling was removed so the tooth could dr

A member asked:

Can i pop a dental abscess? i think i have a dental abscess. it's soft and squishy. it doesn't really hurt but it's annoying. already had the tooth drained or whatever dentists do. can i pop it if i use a sterile needle?

A member asked:

What do you do if antibiotic treatment doesnt resolve abscess under teeth?

A member asked:

I had root canal treatment on a tooth (#11) about 9 years ago due to a severe periapical abscess. it has been fine since but i noticed the tooth has recently been appearing more gray compared to the surrounding teeth. does this need to be looked at?

A member asked:

Are dental abscess treatments painful to get?

A member asked:

8 weeks 5 days pregnant, very painful dental abscess, what shall i do and what are the risks to my baby? are there any treatments with zero risk?

A member asked:

Can my bridge be damaged if a root treatment is to be performed the dentist wants to drill through the bridge as i have an abcess front teeth?

A member asked:

A 31 year old male with abcess/decayed teeth came to er 3 days ago and was treated with penicillin. now has extreme facial swelling. after 3 days of treatment, patient'spain has increased and swelling is increasing even with antinflammatory treatment. pat

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