Is An Abscessed Tooth Causing You A Lot Of Pain

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IS AN ABSCESSED TOOTH CAUSING YOU A LOT OF
PAIN?
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There are several issues that can cause pain in
the mouth
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You could have a small cut along the inside of
the cheek or you might have a cavity that needs
to be filled.
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Another issue is an abscessed tooth.
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This is an infection that occurs at the root of
the tooth. It can also occur between the tooth
and the gum line.
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No matter where it is in the mouth, it can cause
severe pain that often is not managed by
over-the-counter medications.
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Bacteria will settle into the spaces of the tooth
that is decayed, which will lead to the infection
that develops.
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SYMPTOMS
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• Some people don't experience many symptoms of an
  abscess at all until they are hit with a sudden
  pain.

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• As with many infections, one of the first signs
  is a fever.

It's usually low-grade and similar to what you
might see with a cold.
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You may experience pain while you're eating. This
could result in not being able to eat anything on
the side with the damaged tooth.
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• There could be a bitter taste in the mouth and
  the smell of the breath could be affected.
• General discomfort is common.

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If you feel a sharp pain through the jaw or
underneath the tooth, then it's likely a result
of an abscess.
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If the infection is severe, you could experience
drainage from the tooth.
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• There are times when the pulp of the tooth might
  completely die. If this happens, then the pain
  usually goes away.

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• However, it could result in losing the tooth as
  there is nothing there to hold it in place.

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• The infection will still be in the gums and it
  could spread to other areas of the body. An
  antibiotic will help to remove the infection that
  is in the mouth.

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TREATMENT
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There are a few ways that an abscessed tooth can
be treated
A root canal is one option if there is any part
of healthy tooth left.
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At times, the abscess might need to be drained.
This is usually only in severe cases, and is done
only if you can already see any of the infection
draining in the mouth.
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If there is damage beyond repair, then the tooth
will likely be extracted. This means that the
dentist will pull the tooth.
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An antibiotic will typically be given before the
removal of the tooth and you will need to take
the medication after it is removed to eliminate
the infection.
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New technology offers a way that isn't as painful
to eliminate the abscess.
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A laser can be used to gently remove the
infection.
This will help decrease any further infection
that might occur.
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PREVENTION
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• The best way to prevent an abscess is to maintain
  good oral health. Brush the teeth at least twice
  a day, and floss daily.

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• Visit the dentist every six months so that any
  cavities can be detected. If the cavity is seen
  in time, then it can be filled or treated before
  it results in an abscess.

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If you are seeking professional dental advice,
it's time to call Shumway Dental Care.
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Their Chandler dentists will ask you questions,
examine you, and determine exactly what needs to
be done to get you back to normal.
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Call today for an appointment. Visit
http//www.mychandlerdentists.com/
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SHUMWAY DENTAL CARE 3150 S Gilbert Rd Suite
1 Chandler, AZ 85286 [phone] shumwaydentalc
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