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How Can A Broken Tooth Be Fixed?
I went to an urgent dental today about worsening symptoms of a broken tooth. They told me I have an abscess down to the bone, antibiotic and sent home. The assistant seemed more concerned on my symptoms and with how bad the abscess is just don't know if going to a doctor is necessary or just if the antibiotics will work soon and I'll be fine. Just feeling worse and worse but need to know whether or not to go see a doctor.
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If there is abscessed tooth that means there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth leading to pain and pressure.
Infection from tooth can progress below the root tips leading to pus formation that at times perforates the bone and accumulates in soft tissues. It causes pressure over the nerves and cause severe pain.
Taking antibiotics can reduce infection but for complete relief you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated.
A Root canal treatment can be done followed by a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If there is abscessed tooth that means there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth leading to pain and pressure.
Infection from tooth can progress below the root tips leading to pus formation that at times perforates the bone and accumulates in soft tissues. It causes pressure over the nerves and cause severe pain.
Taking antibiotics can reduce infection but for complete relief you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated.
A Root canal treatment can be done followed by a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti-inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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