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
Cleft lip ( cheiloschisis): a split in the upper lip appears as openings or gaps on the external surface of the lip . This split often extends up to the upper gum or beyond the nose involving the bones of the upper jaw Cleft palate (palatoschisis ): It is a fissure in the roof of the mouth. This split may affect the hard palate (which is the anterior part of the roof of the mouth), or the soft palate (the posterior part of the roof of the mouth The reasons for the emergence of cleft lip: Genetic factors: Most scientists believe that the causes of cleft lip and/or cleft palate refers to a group of genetic and environmental factors. Therefore, the risk of occurrence of these malformations happens in a newborn if a sibling, parent, or relative has had the problem. Medications: Another potential cause of the lip and palate malformations may be related to a medication a mother may have taken during her pregnancy and have side effects on the fetus . Among them: anti-seizure/anticonvulsant drugs, cardiovascular drugs , acne drugs containing Accutane, and methotrexate, a drug commonly used for treating cancer, arthritis, and psoriasis viral diseases: Cleft lip and cleft palate may also occur as a result of exposure of the mother during embryonic development to viruses or harmful chemicals .Orthodontics or other types of treatments offered by dentists. Orthodontics or other types of treatments offered by dental ? cosmetic surgeon: doing the necessary surgery to reshape the lip or lip and palate Beauty mutilated. specialist ear, nose and throat: to detect any problems facing the hearing and reach a treat Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial: for the restructuring of the upper jaw or building when needed , and to improve the function and appearance, and repair deformities gums Orthodontist: The process of settlement and Orthodontics that needs so. dentist: The provision of necessary medical care. pronunciation Specialist: To the test over a child 's ability to speak and eat. And for the follow - up to enhance a child 's exits characters. Audio Specialist: The treatment of communication disorders in child injured as a result of hearing impairment. And the follow - up to the evolution of hearing when the infected child. a social worker: The provision of the necessary support for the child 's family and provide any solutions to or assistance benefit them all. Do the children suffering from cleft lip and/or cleft palate need the care of a dentist ? "Generally, the preventive and restorative dental care needs of children with clefts are the same as for other children. However, children with cleft lip and cleft palate may have special problems require close monitoring and high dental care as: - Missing teeth. - Malformed, or incomplete. - Malposition of teeth. " "Early dental care ( in the initial stages of disease ) Like other children, children born with cleft lip and cleft palate require: proper cleaning, - Good nutrition" "Fluoride treatment in order to have healthy teeth. Appropriate cleaning with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush should begin as soon as teeth erupt. If a soft children's toothbrush will not adequately clean the teeth because of the modified shape of the mouth and teeth, a toothette may be recommended by your dentist. A toothette is a soft, mouthwash-containing sponge on a handle that's used to swab teeth. Many dentists recommend that the first dental visit be scheduled at about 1 year of age or even earlier if there are special dental problems. Routine dental care can begin around 3 years of age. " Orthodontic care. A first orthodontic appointment may be scheduled before the child has any teeth. The purpose of this appointment is to assess facial growth, especially jaw development. After teeth erupt, an orthodontist can further assess a child's short and long-term dental needs. After the permanent teeth erupt, orthodontic treatment can be applied to align the teeth. Prosthodontic care. A prosthodontist is a member of the cleft palate team. He may make a dental bridge to replace missing teeth or make special appliances called "speech bulbs" or "palatal lifts" to help close the nose from the mouth so that speech sounds more normal. The prosthodontist coordinates treatment with the oral or plastic surgeon and with the speech pathologist to provide the required care