Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I had an abscessed tooth for two months now. I am afraid it will lead to a jaw bone infection. What do I do to stop them before it gets into my bloodstream?
Hi,
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I have and gone through your query and would like to say thatdental abscess requires antibiotic coverage and specific treatmentof the cause. If it is because of a cavity in the tooth, we can go for root canal treatment or extraction based on the condition of the tooth. If it is because of gums and supporting tissues, cleaning, curettage and further minor surgery if required has to be done. So, kindly visit you nearby dentist for examination and treatment. Do not worry. It can be treated.
Since you have a chronic infection, it might shoot up anytime when your immunity goes low and cause pain too. So, better visit your dentist as soon as possible.
You can send me an image of the tooth and lesion to guide you more properly with a provisional diagnosis. Anyways confirmation can be done with X-ray along with clinical examination only.
For more information consult a dentist online
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Answered byDr. Divya Banu M
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