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A member asked:

Are there any remedies for an abscessed tooth?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I wouldn't recommend: Approaching a dental abscess with home remedies. This can be a serious problem that requires prompt dental intervention.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/8/2013

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Dr. Scott Peters answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Pediatric

Root Canal or : Root canal treatment or antibiotics may be a solution. An abscess is an infection of the tooth. You need to see the dentist to get it treated.

Answered 1/11/2014

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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.

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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

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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?

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Hello, is it normal to have pain with a tooth after abscess drainage? I am on augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for 5 days and will have root canal treatment. No swelling.

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Docs can you explain, is there a home treatment for an abscessed tooth?

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