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Do You Have A Dental Infection?

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Dr. Garima MalhotraDentist • 16 Years Exp.BDS , MDS, FICOI
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It can be a dental emergency. An abscess or serious infection in your mouth can be potentially life-threatening, and treatment should not wait. 

A dental abscess is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition in which a pocket of pus in the tooth has led to an infection. 

A tooth abscess may cause fever, tooth sensitivity to hot and cold, a persistent toothache, tender lymph nodes in your neck, swelling in the face, and a pimple-like bump on your gums near the infected tooth, sometimes difficulty in breathing or swallowing. You may also feel sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting, salty fluid in your mouth and pain relief, if the abscess ruptures

This condition is an emergency as the infection can spread into your jaw, surrounding tissue, and to other areas of the body. 

If you're dealing with a dental emergency, its best to prevent the situation from getting worse and seek immediate attention. We at complete dental solutions in noida are there to help you if you are experiencing a dental emergency.

An abscessed tooth can be treated with various treatments, depending on the severity of the infection. 

  1. Antibiotics, to destroy the bacteria causing the infection 
  2. Drainage of the infection 
  3. Cleaning the space between the tooth and the gum if the cause is from gum disease 
  4. Root canal treatment if the abscess is caused by decay or a cracked tooth
  5. The best way to prevent dental emergencies is to stay proactive in your oral hygiene practices and routine dental exams will significantly reduce your risk of developing a tooth abscess. 

 

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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