Dental abscess – Flux – Tooth abscess

Description abscessed tooth

Dental abscess formation called, filled with manure (infected material) in the teeth or right. There are two types of tooth abscesses:

• Abscess of the pulp (agents and nerve endings inside the tooth);
• Abscess between the tooth and gum.

Causes

The cause of tooth abscess is bacteria. They penetrate the skin and infect the tooth. The result is a festering. When pus If pus can come out, voznikayet flux.

Causes, causing the penetration of bacteria into the tooth:

• Diseases of teeth (eg, caries);
• Damage of tooth enamel, allowing bacteria to enter the pulp.

Particles of food or other foreign matter fall between the teeth and gums ,and can lead to bacterial infection in the area around the tooth.

Risk factors

Factors, which increases the risk of flux include:

• The appearance of plaque on the tooth and the gum around;
• Use of funds for the care of teeth with a small amount of fluoride;
• Poor oral hygiene (which can lead to tooth decay or periodontitis);
• Poor diet, including lack of vitamins and minerals.

Symptoms of a dental abscess

When a tooth abscess may experience the following symptoms:

• Aching pain in the teeth or gums;
• Toothache during occlusion;
• The sharp toothache;
• Redness, soreness or swelling of the gums;
• Fever, temperature rise;
• Swelling of the neck glands;
• Discoloration of teeth;
• Bad breath;
• Swollen gums.

If time does not begin treatment, complications may occur:

• Tooth loss;
• The spread of infection to neighboring teeth and tissue.

Diagnosis of dental abscess

To set the exact diagnosis is necessary to pass a detailed examination at the dentist.

The survey may include:

• Tapping on a tooth for a certain disease;
• Check the effects of heat or cold to the dental nerve;
• Stimulation tooth light electric shock;
• Examination of the teeth for visible damage.

It can also be assigned to X-rays to get a snapshot of the teeth.

Treatment of tooth abscess

Removing the abscess through the root canal

If the abscess is the result of caries or tooth cracks:

• At the top of the tooth is drilled through hole;
• Pus and dead tissue inside the tooth removed;
• Clears the nerve and canal cleaning. The tooth is sealed.

If the abscess resulting from infection appeared between the teeth and gums:

• An abscess is opened and carefully cleaned of pus;
• The surface of the tooth is cleaned of dirt and polishes.

In some cases, you may need surgery to prevent recurrence of infection.

Removal of a tooth

Removal of the tooth may be required if the:

• Infection and tooth decay and / or tooth is too extensive for a root canal treatment or filling;
• The crack in the tooth is too big, and can not be cured;
• Extensive infection of tissue / bone between the tooth and gum.

If the tooth is removed, it can be replaced nA:

• Partial denture bridge;
• Denture;
• Dental implant.

Medication

To control the residual infection of the tooth or gums may prescribe antibiotics.

You can take painkillers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen) and rinse your mouth with warm salt water.

Prevention of tooth abscess

To help reduce the risk of tooth abscess, you must perform the following recommendations:

• Sticking dental hygiene;
• Clean the teeth to produce a fluoride toothpaste after meals or at least twice a day;
• Daily brushing flossing between teeth and gums;
• Carry out regular inspections at the dentist (minimum 1 once every six months);
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance of teeth and gums, cleaned of tartar, ustranenyat minor defects.