Dental Asbestos

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Bacterial infections that cause dental abscess generally occur in people with poor dental hygiene and poor health. Pus that accumulate in the lump will feel more painful over time.
This disease can be prevented by brushing your teeth regularly or by using toothpaste. To prevent tooth decay and abscess, see a dentist regularly.

There are several types of dental abscess. Here are the three most common types of dental abscess:

• An abscess of the belly, which is an abscess that appears at the tip of the root.
• A root abscess is an abscess that appears in the gums next to the root of the tooth and spreads to surrounding tissues and bones.
• An abscess that appears in the gums.

Symptoms of dental abscess

The main symptom of an abscess of a tooth is the sudden appearance of pain that can worsen the teeth and gums. Some other symptoms that people with dental abscess can experience include:

• Fever.
• swollen gums.
• Pain during chewing and chewing.
• Toothache spreading over the ears, jaws and neck.
• The color of the teeth changes.
• Sensitivity to hot or cold foods.
• smelly breath.
• Redness and swelling of the face.
• Swelling of the lymph nodes under the neck and jaw.
• It's hard to breathe in.

When you see a dentist

If symptoms appear to prevent the worsening of the tooth abscess, an immediate examination should be performed. An abscess of teeth can cause dangerous complications, infections that spread deeply into the jaw, head, and neck.

If the swelling of the lymph nodes that cause swelling of the gums or the swelling of the lymph nodes that causes the lymph nodes to cause shortness of breath, cause symptoms of a tooth abscess, immediately go to the emergency room at the nearest hospital.

Dental and oral health tests should be performed regularly to the dentist. This is done not only to maintain oral health, but also to prevent or detect the disease from an early stage. Therefore, ask the dentist to meet you once every six months.

Causes and risk factors of abscess teeth

When bacteria occur in the oral cavity, an abscess of teeth occurs. Bacteria enter the teeth through holes and cracks in the patient's teeth that cause swelling and inflammation at the tip of the root.

This bacterial infection makes it easier for people with the following conditions:

• Dirty teeth

If you do not properly care for your teeth and gums, you will increase the risk of dental and mouth diseases, including tooth abscess.

• High-sugar foods

Frequent intake of sweet foods and drinks can cause tooth decay and develop into an abscess of teeth.

• Dry mouth

Dry mouth can also interfere with dental health and cause tooth infections and abscess.

Dental abscess diagnosis

In the first test, the dentist asks about complaints and symptoms experienced by the patient. The doctor also performs physical examinations such as teeth and the entire oral cavity.

During a physical examination, the doctor taps the patient's teeth to see if the tooth is more sensitive to touch and pressure. Usually people with tooth abscess become more sensitive.

The doctor performs the following support tests:

• X-ray

Dental X-rays are made to determine the extent of infection and whether it is spread across other areas.

• CT scan

CT scans are performed when the infection spreads further further away to other areas, such as the neck area.

Treatment and Complications of Toothache

To get rid of infections and pus, the dentist recommends the following actions:

• Release of pus

The doctor makes a small incision into the mass of the abscess and drains the pus. Drying the pus and washing the teeth with salt water is expected to reduce swelling.

• Antibiotic administration

Antibiotics are not always necessary when the drain tube of pus is removed. When the infection spreads, new antibiotics are given.

• Root canal treatment

Root canal care can help eliminate infections. The doctor drills down the teeth to remove the soft tissue that became the center of the infection and drain the pus. Hollow teeth are attached to the crown of the teeth.

• Extract

If the tooth with the abscess cannot be saved, the doctor will remove the tooth. Then the pus dries to get rid of the infection.
While in the healing phase, it is recommended that the patient receive treatment at home to relieve pain by taking painkillers with salt water rinse.

Dental complications

Patients with untreated dental abscess are at risk of several complications, such as:

• Dental cysts.
• Sinusitis.
• Osmieric or bone infection.
• Narrow-endant angina or a rare bacterial infection at the bottom of the mouth.
• Fatal immune system responses due to sepsis and infections spread throughout the body.

Preventing a dental abscess

The most important way to prevent a dental abscess is to prevent tooth decay. Some of the steps you can take are:

• Brush your teeth twice daily with a fluoride toothpaste.
• Use dental floss or dental floss to brush between your teeth every day.
• Change your toothbrush regularly every 3 months.
• Avoid using mouthwash after brushing as it negates the benefits of toothpaste.
• Limit eating and drinking foods high in sugar and flour, especially between meals or before bed.
• Check your dental health regularly to a dentist every 6-12 months.

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