Treatment for Teeth Abscess
The aim of abscess treatment is to get rid of the infection and prevent complications. Treatment options for tooth abscess include:
- Antibiotics: your dentist may recommend antibiotics to help with your treatment. It is important to know that although the medication may help fight bacteria, it won’t get rid of the cause of the infection which is the affected tooth.
- Incision and drainage: This procedure involves the dentist making a small incision in the abscess to drain the pus. This helps keep the area open so the rest of the infection can drain out.
- Root canal: [7] In a root canal procedure, you are able to eliminate the infection and save your tooth. It is a common procedure that involves the removal of infected pulp, and filling the space with material to prevent another infection. The pulp is important when the tooth is growing, but once it matures the tooth can survive without the pulp. After the procedure, your tooth will return to normal, though your dentist might recommend a dental crown to protect the root canal. With proper care your restored tooth can last a lifetime.
- Tooth extraction: Tooth extraction is done if the affected tooth is damaged beyond repair. Your dentist will have to extract your tooth.