Common "Tooth Abscess" queries answered by top doctors | iCliniq

Tooth Abscess

The collection of pus in any part of the tooth and its surrounding structures is called a tooth abscess. The different types of tooth abscess are gingival abscess, periapical abscess, and periodontal abscess. The symptoms include radiating pain, pain worsens on chewing or biting, bad breath, discoloration of the affected tooth, swollen gums, and fever.

Recently Answered Questions Recently Answered Questions

All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.

I have severe pain in my tooth, radiating to my ears, cheek, and jaw. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I experience severe pain in my jawline, ears, gums, tooth, and half of my face on my right side because of my tooth abscess, and my cheeks have been bloated. I can not sleep because of so much pain. What should I do to relieve pain before I go to my dentist? I am experiencing severe p...  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the photos you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity), and the swelling on your cheeks is quite significant. It is called a spreading tooth infection. The antibiotic you had (...  Read Full »

How to manage a dislodged tooth filling with a lump in my gums?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a tooth filling that has come out, and woke with a white lump beneath it on gum, swollen lower face too on the other side of the site of lump. I had a dull, drumming pain during the night before. I rinsed with warm salt water this morning. Wondering if Flucloxacillin 500 mg whi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sangeetha Bastan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your tooth is probably infected which has caused the white lump on your gums. The decay has gone inside the pulp, almost touching your nerve and there is infection beneath the root of your teeth which has caused this swelling. You will have to confirm the status of your...  Read Full »

Will Flucloxacillin help tooth abscess?

Query: Hello doctor, Will Flucloxacillin help in tooth abscess?  Read Full »


Dr. Geethanjali. S. S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Flucloxacillin and Amoxicillin are all the drugs falling under the Penicillin group, and basically, these are all the antibiotics which fight against bacterial infection. 2. Metronidazole is again an antibiotic on its own. 3. Yes, these medications will help to ...  Read Full »

ask-doctor-img Ask a Doctor Online

* Your first query consult is free!

Search for a Health Issue



Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.