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A member asked:
Once the tooth abscess heals, does it have to be extracted?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: After an abscess heals there are two treatment options to prevent things from recurring. One is to remove the tooth and replace it with a dental implant, bridge, or partial denture and the other is to have a root canal done on the tooth and maintain the tooth. It's also recommended after root canals to protect the tooth from further breakdown with a crown. Hope that helps!
Answered 6/20/2018
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Possibly: Depends on the restorability of the tooth. If it is abscessed, it either needs periodontal treatment, root canal treatment, or extraction. Failure to treat will only make things worse.
Answered 12/12/2012
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Eliminate the source: A tooth abscess is likely due to the nerve in the tooth or the periodontium (gums & bone) around the tooth. Once you remove the source of infection & see what's left, you may be able to save more than you thought including the tooth. You need a professional exam plus a root canal, gum treatment (a cleaning or more), or possibly that extraction you're trying to avoid. The sooner, the better.
Answered 11/27/2017
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