Can i just pop a dental abscess on my own?

Could but would not: Dental abscesses may be disasters waiting to happen. The infection can get into underlying bone, may create involvement of the planes between the muscles of the neck and progress to the mediastinum and the heart. Do not fool with this yourself. See a dentist.

Sometimes: When i see a patient with an abscess and it is still hard i suggest they do hot water holds in their mouth in the area of the abscess. . Never outside the face. Generally after that for a few days the abscess can kind of pop by itself. That does not mean the problem that caused the abscess has been solved. Follow up with your dentist.

Possible.: If the abcess is really swollen and soft, then you can "pop" it. However, see a doctor to have the infection addressed. The cause of the infection is the tooth which needs to be treated also.

Distract her: The lip biting is probably due to stress. Try to reduce her stress and create distraction activities to prevent her from biting her lip. Good luck.

Possible: If there is an exchange of bodily fluids especially blood (due to lip biting), the HIV virus can be transmitted. Please be careful.

Great outcome: Bone grafting procedures have great success. Such procedures allow patients to replace their missing teeth and enjoy a beautiful smile and function properly.

See your dentist: Have your dentist see you to check your bite. Maybe your bite may need adjusting so you won't bite your lip or tongue. Try distraction activities to occupy yourself so that you wouldn't continue tongue or lip biting.

Depends: Depends on the size of the bone graft. If it is small then no it is very routine. A very big bone graft tend to have a longer recovery period but still very successful. Nowadays, there are options of tilted dental implants where bone grafting can be avoided.

Yes: As long as the Coumadin (warfarin) level is managed properly the dental implant procedure would be successful. It is not necessary to be off the Coumadin (warfarin) depending on the inr level. Consult your family md for recommendations.

No: Often there is minimal discomfort. If there is any pain, your dentist can prescribed a good pain medication. Go ahead and get that dental implant. Congratulations!

More the nerve: The local anesthetic numbs the nerves which innervate the teeth and gums. The bone really does not have any nerve sensation. However, the local anesthetic will diffuse into the bone.

Depends: Usually the numbness from the local anesthetic can last a few hours. However, nerve injury from the surgical procedure can last from a few days to forever. However, this is rare.

You can: First a team of doctors should evaluate the patient. If the child has a smaller lower jaw, sometimes oral devices by the orthodontist/pediatric dentist can encourage growth of the jaw. If there are functional and bite problems still, then surgery may be an option.

Yes: It is fine. However, depending on the type of antibiotic you may want to use a second form of contraception. The antibiotics can make the contraceptive pill ineffective. Consult with your doctor.

No relation: Doctors usually perform oral surgery in the mouth. Oral piercings is not a medical procedure and are performed by tattoo parlors.

Dental infection: Not recommended infections treated inappropriately can be spread and frequently return.

Unlikely: Soft tissue grafting may be covered but often medical insurances reject the claim. Good luck.

Dental assisting: It takes a special assistant to assist in ora surgery. Dental assisting can also be challenging. However, try either option and you decide what is best for you. Good luck!

Depends: It depends on the list of medications you are taking. Consult your doctor to determine which pain medication is suitable for you.

There are risks: Actonel (risedronate) can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. Discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of the oral surgical procedure. Is the procedure really necessary? Maybe have a root canal on the tooth instead if a tooth needs to be removed. The risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw (yes do google the term) is low but when it occurs, it can be significant.

No: It is not common to bite your tongue. Maybe there is transient swelling of the tongue due to the procedure causing tongue biting. Check with your doctor.

See a MD: Depends on the cause of bleeding problems. Is your father a hemophiliac etc.? Does he have a bleeding disorder? Is he on medications that thin the blood? Your md and your oral surgeon will both help manage the potential bleeding problems.

Wait until after surgery: I understand that you would like to have these procedures. However, consider having the medical procedures first and recover fully. Then have the tattoos and piercings afterwards. Also you will be able to enjoy them more with a pain free mouth.

See an oral surgeon: An oral surgeon will be able to help manage the anxiety and remove the wisdom tooth without any problems. Good luck!

Local anesthesia: A pain pump is a pump that has local anesthesia in it and there is a set time and rate. It is for patients who require additional pain management for a painful surgical procedure.

Many options: Once you had a formal sleep study, usually you get started with cpap. If this is ineffective, then an oral appliance or surgical procedures are other treatment options. Of course, if the patient is overweight then a wieght loss program is recommended.

Pain medications.: Take pain medications to get through. Good luck.

Depends: There is no one medication that is the best. It depends on the individual as everyone reacts differently to medications. Furthermore, it depends on your health history. Advil (ibuprofen) is not recommended if you have a history of stomach ulcers or kidney issues. Consult your md.

See your dentist: Your dentist will determine the cause of the pain.

See your dentist: Your dentist can prescribe medications or remove the wisdom tooth.

See a dentist: Try to avoid taking tylenol (acetaminophen) chronically. This can lead to liver damage. See a dentist and get the problem taken care of asap.

Yes: The roots of the upper back teeth are close or sometimes in the the sinuses. Hence, sinusitis can cause tooth pain in the upper jaw.

Yes: It can spread down the throat or up to the eye becoming life threatening. See your dentist asap and take care of the problem.

Oral hygiene: There is really no natural way. Brushing, flossing after each meal and following up with the dentist at least every 6 months is required.

No: There are many causes of bad breath. A cavity can be one of those many reasons. See your dentist.

Depends: It depends on the situation. Usually Amoxicillin 500 mg three times a day is prescribed. See your dentist.

Possible: Dry socket usually occurs 2-3 days after the extraction. That doesn't mean you can't get a dry socket 4-5 days after the tooth is removed. Every patient is different. If you have any concerns, see the doctor that extracted the tooth.

Not recommended: If you so do, you are not treating the cause. See a dentist.

Can you?: Possibly. Should you? No. "Popping a dental abscess may result in temporary drainage, but will not cure the infection. Probably will come roaring back. You need professional care. Please see a General Dentist to begin the diagnostic process.