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A member asked:
What are other treatments for tooth abscess and fistula besides extraction of the tooth?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Endodontics: Have the tooth evaluated by a root canal specialist, an endodontist.
Answered 2/18/2019
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Root canal.: Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal treatment, can possibly save the tooth.
Answered 12/5/2012
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Endo and Perio: Abscesses are always serious because the infection may spread to other parts of the body. Endodontic and periodontal treatments by a dentist is necessary to resolve the abscess. Good luck.
Answered 7/6/2015
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A few: Root canal therapy and/or periodontal treatment if the tooth is not already hopeless.
Answered 4/5/2020
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