i have an abscess on a tooth that is bad can i pop it untill i can get to my dentist on the 16?

Question

Can you get rid of an abscess without going to dentist as I am terrified of them also tooth has already been removed?

Answer 1

Not recommended: If you think you may have a dental abscess, see an emergency dentist (24/7) as soon as possible. Check 1800dentist.com‎ for emergency dentist near you.

Answer 2

Visit the dentist!: I would not recommend for you to pop it because you may spread the infection. This can be life threatening so please call the dental office and they may see you before your appointment as an emergency or provide you with a prescription of antibiotics until you go in for your appointment.

Answer 3

Not recommend : Some abscess do "pop" or drain. This may help with your symptoms like pain but reason not corrected. It may be better to call your dentist and get in sooner or see if they can start some antibiotics. If you have seen your dentist regularly, they may feel comfortable calling meds to pharmacy. Call today. Accesses can be fatal.

Answer 4

Dental Abscess: A dental abscess requires treatment asap- removal of the cause of the infection and antibiotic coverage. The most important thing that you can\should do is get an appointment with a General Dentist or Oral Surgeon today or at least tomorrow. These situation can go downhill quickly and can even be life threatening (which is true whether or not you "pop" it! If you have fever, etc. go to ER;

Answer 5

Depends on cause: Teeth become abscessed from advanced decay or advanced periodontal disease. The treatment could be extraction, root canal treatment or periodontal treatment depending on the diagnosis. Don't try this at home... See a professional.

Answer 6

Depends on diagnosis: Teeth become abscessed from advanced decay or advanced periodontal disease. The treatment could be extraction, root canal treatment or periodontal treatment depending on the diagnosis. Don't try this at home... See a professional.

Answer 7

Several ways...: A patient cannot cure an abscess on their own. Even with an antibiotic the tooth will not be cured. Obtaining dental care from a dentist will enable a definitive cure with either root canal therapy or with an extraction. In other cases the abscess may be associated with the gum. In these cases the dentist can clean the area out well to assist in curing this type of abscess.

Answer 8

You need to: Be seen by a dentist asap. There is no way to treat it yourself. Waiting will only make it worse and can additionally potentially involve neighboring teeth. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Depends: It really depends on how bad the accessed tooth is , it either can be treated and restored with a root canal treatment, or extracted if it is not curable. Of cores you need to see a dentist to examine you and determine whether that accessed tooth can be treated or taken out.

Answer 10

Infection: There are 2 types of abscesses. The first and most common is a peri- apical or root canal abscess occurring from an infected pulp(nerve) inside the tooth. The other is the periodontal or gum abscess occurring in an infected gum pocket next to the tooth. Both can cause pain and swelling when they fill with pus.

Answer 11

Infection: An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has an infection, must commonly from the nerve dying from decay (or trauma) and then the tissue inside the canals of the tooth work their way out to the tip of the root(s) and cause an acute infection in the bone. A tooth can also have an abscess from other causes such as periodontal disease or from a fractured or perforated root.

Answer 12

Infection: Infection. Needs to be treated. Treated different ways depending on situation. Follow advice of your dentist. If not happy, get second opinion.

Answer 13

Never heard of: As a periodontist for a long time I have never heard that. However, you need to see a neurologist for the seizures and see a periodontist for the periodontal problems and a dentist for the abscessed tooth..

Answer 14

Hard to say...: Periodontal disease and a tooth abscess have a common factor, in that they both involve a bacterial infection that challenges the host's immune response. Seizures tend to be a problem with the nervous system. I am not aware that a direct link of oral infection to seizures has been identified. I do believe that good "whole-body" health should include a healthy mouth - seek the care of a dentist.

Answer 15

No: Swishing would have a topical effect, while an abscess originates deep inside a tooth or in the bone supporting the tooth. Peroxide would have minimal effect on the abscess, and could actually irritate the mucosa of the mouth instead.

Answer 16

No: It may do something on the surface and reduce symptoms, but a truly abscessed tooth is pus coming from within, trying to get out of your body. Swishing won't get rid of the infection or treat the cause. Please see your dentist.

Answer 17

Yes: Take off work to have it treated asap.

Answer 18

Yes: Yes if you use that time to see your dentist.

Answer 19

Listen to your body: The dali lama once said, 'in our youth, we sacrifice our health in order to make money. Then in our advanced years, we spend all our money trying to regain our health!' is there really a question, in your mind, that you should have a very serious problem examined and treated?

Answer 20

Yes: Go straight to a dentist or an oral surgeon and have the tooth treated or removed. Tooth infections can become life threatening rapidly. If you are unable to take off work today, have a doctor prescribe you antibiotics at least. Good luck.

Answer 21

Priorities: Although it's a judgment call on your part, you should make every effort to see a dentist asap as infections can spread and cause serious complications, as well as become life threatening. There are many dentists that have evening hours. It is better to have it treated; don't be tied to one dentist. Left untreated, if it worsens, you might end up losing even more time off from work!

Answer 22

It is an emergency!: Yes, you need to see your dentist inmediately! You require care inmediately, get the appropiate treatment now! Treating a tooth abcess inmediately prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of your body like your brain or your heart, this were leading causes of death before the discovery of the first antibiotic (penicillin) and among the leading reasons for the birth of the dentistry.

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