How To Treat A Mouth Abscess

Often patients can be unsure how to treat a mouth abscess.

Should emergency dental treatment be sought or can it be managed at home?If a dental abscess develops it is important to know that only professional dental treatment will fix the problem. However, patients can follow certain processes at home to help manage the pain until emergency treatment is acquired. These include taking paracetamol or ibuprofen and avoiding hot food and drinks.

Symptoms of a Mouth Abscess

If you are unsure whether you have a mouth abscess these are some common symptoms that people experience:

• An intense pain in the affected area.
• A pus-filled lump around the gum area.
• The spread of pain from the affected area to the jaw, cheek, ear, and/or neck.
• Sensitivity when eating hot and cold food and drinks.
• A tooth that feels tender or loose.
• Swelling or redness in the face.
• Issues with bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth.
• Pain that is exacerbated by laying down. Therefore, affecting the patient’s ability to sleep.

How To Treat A Mouth Abscess

A mouth abscess can be treated in a number of ways depending on which type of abscess it is and how severe the issue has become. The general options could be one or a combination of the following:

1. Root canal treatment to remove the infection from the inside of the tooth while restoring the tooth to full health.
2. Drainage of the abscess to remove the build-up of pus and other materials.
3. A tooth extraction if root canal treatment is not possible.
4. Antibiotics if the infection is severe or has spread.

If you need emergency dentistry for an abscess or any other urgent issue then you can give the clinic a call on 020 8003 4472. Alternatively, you could take advantage of our emergency walk-in service that is available to new and existing patients. Pearl Dental Clinic also offers excellent family dental care to help maintain healthy teeth and reduce the risk of needing emergency treatment. Why not see how we can help you today, here at Pearl Dental Clinic.

Pearl Dental Clinic is open 7 days a week from 9am to 10pm. You can book an emergency dental appointment by calling us on 020 8003 4472 or emailing us or booking an appointment online.