Tooth abscess is a painful infection at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. It's most commonly caused by severe tooth decay.
What are the Symptoms of an Abscessed Tooth?
A toothache that is severe and continuous and results in gnawing or throbbing pain or sharp or shooting pain are common symptoms of an abscessed tooth. Other symptoms may include:
Treatment of an Abscessed tooth ?
Strategies to eliminate the infection, preserve the tooth, and prevent complications are the goals of treatment for an abscessed tooth.
To eliminate infection, the abscess may need to be drained. Achieving drainage may be done through the tooth by a procedure known as a root canal. Root canal surgery may also be recommended to remove any diseased root tissue after the infection has subsided. Then, a crown may be placed over the tooth.
The tooth may also be extracted, allowing drainage through the socket.
Finally, a third way to drain the abscess would be by incision into the swollen gum tissue
What are Teeth/ Dental Implants?
Dental implants are attached with dentures, crowns or bridges to replace any missing teeth. A dental implant is a metal rod that has an internal screw which is used to hold the false tooth in place. The implant is usually made of titanium, as it has proven to be the safest as of yet. One implant can usually support 1-2 missing teeth, to replace your full mouth of teeth; approximately six implants are needed on the lower and upper part of the mouth.
Consult your dentist to find out if you are a candidate for the procedure.
Dental Implant Procedure –What happens during the surgery?
When going during the surgery you will be given an anaesthetic, when the anaesthetic has taken effect the surgeon will begin the procedure.
First, the dentist will make a cut in your gum and drill a hole into your jawbone. This hole is where your implant will be inserted. After healing, (which can be up to several weeks or even months depending on your body) the implant will be inserted, and then false teeth.
Depending on your choice, you can either get teeth attach permanently or attach in a way that allows you to remove them for cleaning. These teeth act as natural teeth that fit in your mouth comfortably and match the colour with rest of your teeth.
Improved appearance –Dental implants are made to look and feel like your own teeth, they are designed to fuse with bone, this way they slowly act as permanent. Improved speech –Dentures might cause slipping of words, murmurs or speech deficiencies, by adapting to teeth implants you can speak without worrying about your teeth slipping out Improved comfort – Because they become part of you, implants eliminate the discomfort of removable dentures.
Easier eating –Sliding dentures can make chewing difficult. Dental implants function like your own teeth, which allow you to eat comfortably. Further you don't have to worry about removing any dentures after eating, this can reduce the amount of pain and discomfort when eating around other people Improved self-esteem –Dental implants can enhance your smile and help you feel better about yourself.
Improved oral health –Dental implants don't require reducing other teeth, as a tooth-supported bridge does. Because nearby teeth are not altered to support the implant, more of your own teeth are left intact, improving long-term oral health.
Individual implants also allow easier access between teeth, improving oral hygiene. Durability –If you maintain your teeth and follow the guidelines of your dentist, your teeth implants can last you a very long time, they can even last you a lifetime if taken care appropriately Convenience –You no longer have to worry about slipping away to a corner and removing your dentures, implants do not have to be removed as they act as natural teeth.