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Suggest Treatment For A Painful And Infected Tooth

Hi, I have a cracked tooth and it's been very troublesome lately. At this point it comes and goes with pain, and/or numbness. It is my back molar on left bottom side. I know it's down to the root because when I brush or floss it hurts. My question is could I still have an absess even if I don't feel the pocket of pus on the side of my gum?
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain if you have a cracked tooth then it can lead irritation of nerve present at the center of tooth and nerve irritation can cause severe pain..

I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly..

You can be advised root canal treatment of the tooth and in case if the crack is vertical then extraction can be advised..
But first of all an x ray is mandatory..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For A Painful And Infected Tooth

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain if you have a cracked tooth then it can lead irritation of nerve present at the center of tooth and nerve irritation can cause severe pain.. I would suggest you to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like x ray can help in diagnosis and treatment will be done accordingly.. You can be advised root canal treatment of the tooth and in case if the crack is vertical then extraction can be advised.. But first of all an x ray is mandatory.. Hope this helps.. Regards.