Things You Need to Know about Tooth Abscess (Part 7)
Root canal or endodontic therapy is the treatment used for treating and removing a periapical abscess.
A dental drill bores a hole into the dead tooth in order to let the pus out.
Moreover, any damaged tissue will be scooped out or sucked up using a dental device.
A root filling made of inert material is put into the hollow space to prevent further infections.
When it comes to treating periodontal abscess or periodontitis, there is need to drain the abscess out in order to clean out the periodontal pocket.
Meanwhile, the tooth root surface will be smoothened out through planning and scaling for good measure from below the gumline. All of these procedures assist in helping the tooth heal and prevent the occurrence of future infections.
The surgical removal of the diseased tissue might be needed if there is a recurring infection and periapical abscess.
Usually, the doctor will give you antibiotics before and after undergoing an endodontic operation, but sometimes the bacteria are resistant to a host of antibiotic drugs.
Surgery might also be performed to deal with a developing periodontal abscess, particularly when it comes to reshaping the gum tissue and removal of the periodontal pocket.
We will be discussing other treatments available in treating abscess.