Tooth Infection- The Major Cause of Dental Abscesses

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Tooth InfectionThe Major Cause of Dental
Abscesses
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• Isn't it agonising when a tooth throbs to wake
  you up all night? The pain in and around the
  teeth can be caused by accidental injury or
  infection. It usually strikes those having poor
  oral hygiene which further leads to dental
  abscess.
• Dental complications are uncommon but without
  treatment the condition is likely to become worse
  and you might lose a tooth.

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Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth

• The main symptom of an abscessed tooth is severe
  throbbing pain which arises suddenly and gets
  worse because of the collected puss. However
  other symptoms must not be ignored
• Sensitivity to hot and cold temperature/beverages
• Unbearable pain while chewing and biting,
  difficulty in opening mouth
• Feeling unwell with a very high temperature
• Swelled cheek, face or jaw
• Tender/swollen lymph nodes
• Severe pain despite taking painkillers like
  Ibuprofen
• Foul taste when then abscess ruptures

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Preventive Measures

• Improper brushing of teeth and consuming lots of
  sugar and starchy food is the main cause of tooth
  infection which further leads to an abscessed
  tooth. To be on the safer side, make an
  appointment to the dentist to know the severity
  of the situation. A dentist will guide you
  through the treatment procedures and will
  identify the type of abscess you are facing i.e.
  Periapical abscess or Periodontal abscess.
  Generally the dentist will treat the abscess to
  drain the puss either with root canal treatment
  or gum treatment under local an aesthesia.
• The tooth infection can be prevented by
  maintaining oral hygiene and flossing. Using a
  mouthwash and following a healthy diet chart
  controls the infection to quite an extent. Quit
  smoking and sugary food, and see a drastic change
  in your oral hygiene. Apart from taking such
  preventive measures, regular dentist visits
  (every 6 months) are suggested by health experts

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For The Worst Case Scenarios

• If the pain is unbearable and painkillers and
  saltwater gargling are not really taking control
  of the situation, then you definitely need prompt
  medical attention. Contact your nearby dentist to
  know if it can be treated at the earliest,
  however if it is during night or a public holiday
  then you may need out-of-the hours emergency
  treatment by an emergency dentist or go to the
  emergency room at the nearest hospital.
  Meanwhile, make sure not to panic and apply
  pressure on the site until it is being treated.
  The injuries and infections can be potentially
  serious and you must stay prepared for it,
  ignoring might just increase the risk of damage.

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Contact Us
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Sydney NSW 2000 Website http//www.emergencydent
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