Dental Abscess: Please Do Not Wait
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading swelling or severe illness needs emergency medical care.
A dental abscess is an infection around a tooth or gum. It may cause pain, swelling, a bad taste or fever. I assess where the infection started and what treatment is needed to control the source—not only the symptoms.
What I will help you check
- The tooth, surrounding gum and nearby tissues.
- Whether drainage, root canal treatment, extraction or referral may be appropriate.
- Any medical factors that change how urgently or safely we treat.
Ask me: What is causing the infection, and how will we treat the source?