A periapical or dental abscess is the locally formed infection or pus in the periapical region of an infected or carious tooth. In a long-standing carious tooth, caries invade the enamel and spreads to dentin. The infection then involves the pulp, thereby entering into the root and invades the periapical tissues causing periapical infection. Symptoms include pain in the affected tooth, swelling, pain on the involved side of the face, fever, pus discharge, etc. An intraoral periapical radiograph can reveal the extent of the abscess. Though antibiotics and painkillers can temporarily relieve the pain or swelling, removing the etiology through a root canal treatment or tooth extraction is the permanent treatment.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That bump seems to be an abscess collection from your explanation, and the infection in your tooth has reached the pulp.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It will not do any harm if you swallow the pus. The pus will discharge at night while sleeping, and it is normal. It is not related to incomplete pus drainage.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern about your toothache and facial swelling.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a case of space infection occurring from the infection of the tooth, known as cellulitis secondary to a periapical abscess.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your chief complaint. There is absolutely no reason to fear cancer. This is a case of recurrent periapical abscess due to a decayed tooth.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The abscess is related to the tooth. Maybe it needs root canal treatment. If you go for it, then ask the dentist to drain it.
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