Added: 12/13/2005 |
Dental abscesses may result from poor hygieneDental abscesses are infections that may develop in the mouth, on the face, throat, jaw. As a rule dental abscesses develop as a cavities or tooth infections. Those people who have bad dental health and who do not provide timely dental care are prone to the infections.
Bacteria from cavity are able to move to the cheek, throat, gums, beneath the tongue and even to the facial bones and into the jaw. There is a risk of tissue inflammation. It is very painful.
Pus is collected in the place of the infection. The pus is going to grow and will either rupture or will be removed surgically.
It is quite possible that dental abscesses can threaten to block the airway, resulting in the difficulty to breath. Dental abscesses can worsen the general state of your health. For instance, they can cause nausea, chills, vomiting, sweats and fever.
The causes of dental abscesses are bacteria growth from the cavity into the bones and soft tissues on the neck and face.
Dental abscesses can be caused by an infected tooth, which has not been cured. Cavities may form in the teeth in case you do not take a good care of your teeth. For example, you do not brush your teeth and do not floss them properly and often. So, the infection usually spreads to gums and the surrounding area and turn into a painful dental abscess.
The symptoms of dental abscesses are usually the following: swelling, pain, redness of the face and the mouth. When the infection is severe enough it may cause vomiting, chills, diarrhea, nausea and fever.
Dental abscesses can be characterized with cavities, oral swelling, pus drainage, gum inflammation, touch tenderness and sometimes even difficulty in swallowing and opening the mouth.
Speaking about dental abscesses it is necessary to mention that you shouldn't delay your visit to the dentist. So, if you suspect that you have an abscess, call the dentist. In case you cannot reach the doctor, go to the hospital, especially if you feel sick.
It is of paramount importance to see your doctor if non-prescription medicines do not manage the pain any more. If you have chills, vomiting, diarrhea, fever or nausea caused by the dental abscess, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.
Your condition may be determined by the doctor if your abscess is drainable. If it is small and is situated deeper, x-rays may be necessary.
Those who have toothaches and cavities may use such non-steroidal medicines as naproxen or ibuprofen in order to relieve the pain and to reduce the inflammation. If the abscess ruptures itself, rinsing it with warm water may be helpful to encourage drainage and cleanse the mouth.
If your abscess does not rupture, the best way out is to cut it open. This will help to cure the infection. The doctor usually prescribes medicines relieving pain and sometimes antibiotics in order to remove the infection. If the abscess has spread to the neck or to the bottom of the mouth, it is necessary to drain the abscess under anesthesia in the operating room.
The most common methods of abscess prevention are tooth brushing and flossing. Moreover, be careful with smoking and alcohol because they may also stimulate abscess development.
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