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What is done for tooth abscess pain?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
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.
Answered 5/4/2021
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Go to dentist: If you have an abscess, then you need to go to the dentist to get the situation resolved. That could be anything from given an antibiotic followed by a root canal (really not as bad as you've heard) or getting the bad tooth removed. Don't wait til it goes away it won't.
Answered 9/15/2019
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Several things...: These may include analgesics, antibiotics, and then definitive dental care. These abscesses are not something you should self-treat. These can become very serious. There is no home remedy to cure an abscess. I realize many want to save time and money and effort. However, an abscess is not something to handle on your own....
Answered 8/21/2013
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2 choices: When a tooth is abscessed, a dentist has two choices for treatment. After taking an x-ray and doing an exam, the dentist will explain what your particular option(s) are. The two options are extraction or a root canal to remove the infection. If you wait too long the only option may be to remove the tooth, in the meantime you can take any over the counter pain meds that you normally take.
Answered 10/8/2017
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