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Tooth abscess
Introduction: Tooth abscess
A pus-filled structure caused by a tooth infection. An untreated tooth abscess can result in the infection spreading to other areas of the body. Tooth abscesses usually result from poor dental health e.g. toot decay. The condition sometimes results in the tooth being removed.
Symptoms of Tooth abscess
- Mild dental pain
- Mild toothache - early
- Severe toothache - later
- Pain chewing
- Loss of appetite
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Causes of Tooth abscess
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Treatments for Tooth abscess
- Surgical abscess drainage
- Tooth extraction
- Antibiotics
- Pain medications
- Avoid chewing on affected side
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Prevention of Tooth abscess
Prevention information for Tooth abscess has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Tooth abscess.
- Good dental hygiene
- Brushing teeth
- Floss
- Antiseptic mouthwash
- Dental checkups
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