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In most mild or newer cases, a dentist will drain all the pus from your tooth abscess, effectively getting rid of the disease; however, if the issue grows out of hand, you may need a root canal treatment or get your teeth pulled out.Whatever treatment youronline doctor for dental infection decides to go with, leaving a tooth abscess untreated for too long can lead to severe, life-threatening ailments, health issues, and complications.

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What is Dental Infection
or Tooth Abscess?

A tooth abscess, more commonly known as a dental infection, is a bacterial infection that leads to a pocket full of pus around different areas of your teeth. A periapical dental disease attacks the tip of your teeth’s root, while a periodontal spot attacks the gums surrounding the root of your tooth.A periapical tooth abscess can attack your teeth and gums for a variety of reasons. Still, an injury, an active dental cavity, or previous dental damage and work are some of the leading causes of your dental infection.


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Symptoms Of

Dental Infection

Not all toothaches and gum swelling are a sign of a dental infection, but if you’re suffering from an intense, pulsating toothache that is slowly traveling to your jawbone, ear, or neck, you might need to get it checked.

Other dental infection symptoms include sensitivity to extreme hot and cold temperatures, fever, pressure sensitivity when biting or chewing your food, swelling around your face, jaw, and cheeks, foul taste in your mouth, and breathing and swallowing difficulties.

Since not all dental infections are the same, you may also experience a foul breathing smell, sharp or shooting pains, loosening of your teeth, general uneasiness, discomfort, and lastly, swollen, red, and inflamed gums.


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Causes Of Dental Infection

As mentioned earlier, dental infection is generally caused by bacteria invading your teeth and dental pulp.

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Risk Factors That May Make
Your Situation Worse

Poor dental hygiene, a high sugar intake, and a dry mouth can not only contribute to a dental infection but also make the situation a lot worse.

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Prevention Of A Tooth Abscess

Or Dental Infection

When it comes to avoiding tooth decay and infection, prevention is always better than cure. It ensures you have healthy gums, teeth, and mouth, preventing painful issues like tooth abscess.

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, use dental floss every day, cleaning all the gunk stuck between your teeth, get a new toothbrush every few months for efficient cleaning. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and regularly visiting a virtual doctor for dental infections should also significantly reduce your chances of tooth loss.

Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and regularly visiting a dentist should also significantly reduce your chances of developing a dental infection.

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Insight Into Most
Common Dental Infections

Gingivitis: The first stage of gum disease. This is when plaque begins to build up and form on the gumline. It's usually caused by poor oral hygiene or a buildup of bacteria in your mouth. It causes bad breath, swelling and redness around your gums, a bad taste in your mouth and can be uncomfortable. You may also have headaches or feel like something is stuck in your throat when you wake up in the morning.
Periodontitis: The second stage of gum disease, which leads to bone loss around your teeth. This happens when bacteria invade the gums and start eating away at them from the inside out. You'll notice soreness or swelling while brushing your teeth and bleeding gums when you brush. You might also experience toothaches that won't go away even after you brush them regularly or get an abscessed tooth that needs to be removed by a dentist.

Remember that the most common dental infections are the ones that start out as a simple cavity but then get worse and harder to treat.

If you have a cavity in your tooth and it's getting bigger, it could be time to make an appointment with our virtual doctor for dental infections.

You should also be on the lookout for other signs of infection in your mouth—like redness or swelling. If you notice these symptoms, make sure you're seeing a dentist immediately!

Complications of
Dental Infections

Dental infections are very common and can cause a wide range of complications. The most common complication is an abscess, which are pockets filled with pus that forms on the root surface of teeth. These pockets can lead to tooth loss if not treated properly. Other complications include tooth fractures and gum disease.

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WHEN TO SEE A VIRTUAL DOCTOR
FOR DENTAL INFECTIONS

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, it's time to see a telemedicine doctor for dental infections:

Your mouth feels sore or swollen, and you can't eat or drink
You have a fever and chills
Your gums have a white coating called "tartar" or "calculus"
You have painful toothaches that won't go away or get better with over-the-counter painkillers
You have a bad taste in your mouth


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TREATMENT FOR DENTAL INFECTIONS/ABSCESS

If you have a toothache, you may be tempted to ignore it and hope it goes away on its own. However, ignoring an infected tooth can lead to serious problems, including abscesses that require surgery. If you suspect you have an abscess or cavity, here are some treatments that can help:

If the infection is superficial (only affecting the outer layer of your tooth), try soaking a cotton swab in hydrogen peroxide and pressing it onto the affected area. This will kill any bacteria and help relieve the pain. Repeat this process every 8 hours until your symptoms subside.
If the infection is more serious and involves tissue damage or bone around the affected area, your online doctor for dental infections may recommend using antibiotics such as Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin). You should not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it can cause stomach upset when combined with antibiotics.
If these methods do not work then your dentist may recommend removal of any damaged tissue so that an infection does not spread further into deeper layers of your mouth where there could be permanent damage.

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If you’re suffering from any dental infection symptoms mentioned above, it’s best to seek professional help from our virtual doctors for dental infectionsbefore the issue spirals out of control, affecting your diet, sleep, and everyday life.Fever and swelling around your face can also indicate the infection is spreading to other parts of your body and need immediate medical attention.

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Dental Infection and hygiene FAQs

01 Is visiting a dentist regularly really that important?

Many people assume they only need to visit a dentist when dealing with toothaches or gum issues; however, that’s not true. People think they’re saving money by avoiding regular dental checkups when in reality, their crisis treatments cost a lot more when the dental issues get out of hand.

You don’t have to visit a virtual doctoronly when suffering from dental infections. A telemedicine doctor for dental infectionscan also provide preventative care and treatment, ensuring you don’t have any cavities forming and that your teeth and gums are in mint condition. With early cavity detection, you can save yourself a lot of time, money, and pain.

02 Can I treat dental abscesses at home?

If you’re trying to treat a dental abscess at home, you’ll be disappointed by the results as this medical condition requires immediate professional care. Improperly treating or draining the abscess at home can lead to further complications and infections in your mouth.

However, there are things like clove essential oils that can help manage and even ease the pain. But for a complete dental infection treatment, only a medical professional can provide a helpful diagnosis, assess your condition and prescribe medications or start your dental treatments.

03Are dental abscesses dangerous?

Dental abscesses typically do not cause any severe or long-term issues, especially if they are appropriately treated. However, if left untreated or improperly treated, a painful dental abscess can lead to further dental complications, possibly even serious ones.

04Can dental abscess come with gum swelling but no pain?

A dental abscess can cause swelling without any pain, which is often a cause for concern as it means the infected tooth is now dead, but the infection is still active and free to attack other areas and parts of your mouth. If your painful dental abscess stops hurting, it means the infection has ruptured nerves and vessels around your teeth, and you should seek medical help from our telemedicine doctor for dental infections onlineas soon as possible.