What all can be done to fix an abscessed tooth? i've got an abscessed tooth that is pretty sore, and am going to make an appointment with my dentist today. i know that having the tooth pulled is an option, but is there anything that can be done to save an

Depending : Depending upon whether the tooth can be restored or not, a root canal treatment may work. Additionally it needs to be determined whether the infection is due to the gum, tooth or some other reason before deciding on treatment.

Extracting : Extracting your tooth should be the last option. If the tooth can be restored and have a good long term prognosis a root canal is the treatment of choice. The bacteria and irritants will be cleaned out and the abcess should resolve. A cap or crown is then usually placed.

Don't pull tooth!: Pulling a tooth may affect the function and cost more to replace it. Abscess tooth can be root canal and build up and a crown to fix the occlusion that may cause the abscess. If treated early, the treatment is less expensive and the bone loss is usually reversible.