Abscessed Tooth
Abscessed Tooth Relief Dentist In Boise Idaho
An abscessed tooth is one that has become infected. Tooth decay is often the culprit; but many times a trama to the tooth can cause a abscessed tooth. when tooth decay or Infection advances deep into the tooth, it can cause destruction of the pulp and the core of the tooth. When this happens, the pulp gets infected and swollen and pus builds up near the jawbone. Sometimes visable by a bump.
Abscess tooth left untreated, infected pulp can cause more serious problems, including damage to surrounding tissue and bone. In some cases you can have pain with every bite. The pain may linger even when there is no pressure on the tooth. The abscessed tooth may also be extremely sensitive to hott and cold. In addition to pain and sensitivity, you may have a low grade fever over 100 degrees, redness and swelling in your gums. There have been reports of swollen glands in the neck, or, and in serious cases, swelling in the jaw. Such an infection so close to the brain can cause serious damage, so an abscessed tooth requires immediate treatment.
Root canal treatment is the most common form of treatment for an abscessed tooth. Root canal treatment involves removing the infected tissue, cleansing and sealing the canal of the tooth and restoring the tooth with a crown, or cap.
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