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Introduction: Dental abscess
An inflamed, pus filled lump in the bone or soft tissues of the jaw. The abscess may be caused by tooth decay or by an injury to the tooth. The condition is often painful and if untreated, the infection can spread to other parts of the mouth or even the body.
Symptoms of Dental abscess
- Fever
- Swollen gums
- Red gums
- Swollen cheek
- Red cheek
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Causes of Dental abscess
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Treatments for Dental abscess
- Surgical abscess drainage
- Antibiotics
- Pain medications
- Mouth rinses
- Ice-pack on face
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Prevention of Dental abscess
Prevention information for Dental abscess has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Dental abscess.
- Good dental hygiene
- Regular tooth brushing
- Floss daily
- Fluoride mouthwash
- Low-sugar diet
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Types of Dental abscess
- Tooth abscess
- Gum abscess
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