DOCTORS ANSWER COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT TOOTH INFECTION.

What are the most effective treatments for a tooth infection?

Expert opinion from Dr. Shalini Verma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Less than a year of experience · India

An infection in a tooth can be treated after proper clinical and necessary radio graphical examination. The various options according to the condition of the tooth can be; firstly, antibiotic therapy in mild conditions. Dental filings, or root canal treatment with a crown. In severe infection in the tooth, extraction is advised.

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

A tooth infection (dental abscess) occurs when bacteria spread throughout the dental pulp. To avoid the development of infection and related problems, it is critical to get treatment for a tooth infection as soon as possible. The most effective tooth infection treatments usually include addressing the source of the infection and eliminating the bacteria. Some of the most common treatments for tooth infection performed by dentists include incision and drainage of the abscess, antibiotic use, root canal treatment, and extraction of the diseased tooth.

What are the most common symptoms of a tooth infection?

Expert opinion from Dr. Shalini Verma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Less than a year of experience · India

Infection in a tooth can be determined when a teeth shows change in color, severe sensitivity to hot and cold food and beverages, throbbing pain and discomfort in teeth and jaws, pus discharge, swelling around the teeth and jaw region. Pain in the teeth increases on lying down or at night. There can be small yellow sinuses also seen in the oral cavity due to teeth infection.

Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

A tooth infection develops when bacteria infiltrate the dental pulp, which is the interior part of the tooth that contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. The most common signs of a tooth infection include toothache, sensitivity to hot and cold, swelling, gum discomfort and redness, bad breath, tooth mobility, and fever (in severe cases).

What are the potential complications of an untreated tooth infection?

Expert opinion from Dr. Shalini Verma

Bachelor of Dental Surgery · Less than a year of experience · India

An untreated tooth infection can lead to severe recurring pain, formation of tooth or dental abscess, pus discharge, damage to the soft tissues or bone surrounding the tooth, gum diseases, swelling or redness on cheeks and face, risk of fracturing the tooth while eating food. Once this infection enters the bloodstream though the apex of the root, it can be fatal as well.

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Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S

Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS - Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India

Untreated tooth infections can cause a variety of problems, some of which can be serious and even fatal. To avoid such complications, it is critical to get quick dental treatment if you detect a tooth infection. It is important to note that the consequences of an untreated tooth infection might differ depending on the individual and the location of the infection. An untreated tooth infection can migrate to the sinus cavity, causing facial swellings and, in certain situations, it might develop sepsis, a potentially fatal infection that spreads throughout your body. Early intervention can assist to prevent the spread of infection and reduce the risk of complications.

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