Dentist Explains a Tooth Abscess | How to Cure an Abscess Tooth

Tooth abscess 🤮 How we get them and how to get rid of them.

WHAT IS A TOOTH ABSCESS?
A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by an infection of the tooth and can occur in different areas of the tooth. A periapical abscess is an abscess that occurs at the tip of the root of the tooth.

A periapical tooth abscess is caused by an untreated dental cavity, trauma, or previous dental work that has failed. Bacteria invade the dental pulp – the innermost part of the tooth that contains the blood vessels, nerves, and tissue. Bacteria can enter the pulp through a dental cavity or a crack in the tooth and spread all the way down to the root, causing swelling and inflammation at the tip of the root.

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[ThriveDentist]

Abscesses are not fun! If you've had one, what helped?

[sofiamoreno]

I’ve done everything this dentist mentioned and some. I had a tooth pulled and a temporary bridge placed. I asked the dentist if I needed antibiotics and he told me I’ll be fine. Well, I’m not fine. I went to my Drs to get amoxicillin prescribed and almost passed out at her office (dental office was on vacation). I ended up at the hospital 3 times, heart rate spiking feeling super weak, light head, severe pain like I’m going to pass out. Saw my dentist finally, told me to start taking Zpak since amoxicillin didn’t work. Today is day 5 of the zpak and The huge abscess hasn’t gone away or the symptoms. Something I tried that temporarily numbed it is placing a fresh piece of ginger to the sight. It’s all scary, painful and frustrating. At this point I’ve done everything and I’m praying for God to heal me and heal whoever reads this. May it be his will, in Jesus name, Amen 🙏🏼

[destaneehoward]

I just had an abscess and I brushed my teeth with baking soda, then gargled with Colgate that has peroxide in it, then made a paste of baking soda with water and put it on my gums for 10 minutes, then used more of the mouthwash while the baking soda was still sitting and gargled another 5 minutes . Abscess gone ! Now I’m good to deal with the tooth issue until I see my dentist next week .

[molly]

I had an abscess on a molar that had a root canal done 8 years ago and that was the worst freaking pain of my life. It started on a Friday and Saturday morning the dentist gave me Amoxicillin and ibuprofen 800mg listen that did nothing for me the pain got worse! From Saturday night to Sunday morning I was crying and screaming in pain with a swollen cheek! Found a dentist open on Sunday and begged them to remove my molar. They agreed and the minute my molar was extracted all the pus and pressure is gone and I feel soooo much better. Finishing up my antibiotics and I’ll be getting a (flipper) and then getting my implant. I had no idea that an abscess in your tooth could hurt that much and it should be illegal for emergency rooms not to have a dentist on staff cause it was a mission to find a dentist on the weekend!!!

[deepa.]

I’m crying because I don’t know know what to do! 😭 I’ve always had teeth problems and I hate it…

[DamienDorsey]

Worst pain I’ve ever had. Over broken bones, torn muscles, getting shot in the hand. Abscess tooth is no joke

[DLRS]

Just had an abscessed tooth out yesterday. It’s been bugging me for months. So glad it’s out. Not enjoying seven days of strong antibiotics but glad to have gotten rid of the pain. Severely dental phobia

[InquisiitorWHK]

Just had an abscessed molar yanked yesterday. Cracked tooth at a weird angle that didn't even show up on x-rays. Dentist thought that i might have "bruised" the tooth. No abscess back a month ago but this last weekend the pain returned and my left check just blew up. It's a special kind of pain. It was amazing how fast it happened once it got going. First thing in the morning to the dentist. Drained it and got me referred to a Oral Surgeon. They had a 10 AM cancellation and the tooth was out by 11 AM. So grateful to have the pressure and pain gone. Now just recovering and then get scheduled for an implant. once healed up.

[tucson]

Hello .. I enjoyed this video. A few years ago I had a root canal and last year the tooth became infected again. I didn't notice right away because the root canal took away the nerves but there was a lump on my chin

I was advised it needed to be extracted so I went to the dental office that did the root canal. My doc there told me a tooth has two roots and only one was infected on this tooth. He said I could have a "Root Amputation" and just remove the infected root leaving the tooth intact.

So this is what he did. The infected root was removed and now the tooth is anchored by only one root. And the area where the infected root used to be was filled with bone graft.

I just had my one year check up. The tooth is doing well and the bone graft has solidified. I am very careful with the tooth and make sure not to chew anything too hard with it. I am really happy with result. The tooth was saved !
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[j.p.s]

Had over 50 of these in 5 years, 3 to 4 at a time and used to pop them myself with a needle I'd rinse with alcohol. Yup now I'm here with 26 teeth remived waiting for dentures, people don't ever leave them. I urge you see the dentist straight away

[JennifulCreations]

What's so sad, is back in the day the dentist would pull this tooth out, but now they send you to a surgeon where you have to pay over $1000. What a scam. 🙄

[quakerlyster]

I had a pus filled bump on my gums next to a previous root canal for several weeks. Went to the dentist and he said I needed an extraction because the root canal was not done well and could not be fixed. I used a chlorine dioxide and DMSO solution on it for about ten days and the bump was greatly diminished. Went back and told the dentist that I was treating it and didn't want the extraction. He showed me the previous x-ray where the infection was visible and said it could get much worse. Then he took a new picture and after looking at it, he turned and said "What you're doing is working". The bump is totally gone now and I know the infection is gone.

[LDavis]

One word...BENADRYL. You may be sleepy for a few hours after you take it, but it WILL get rid of the swelling, pain, and infection. The pus from the infection is nothing more than poisonous mucus. The benadryl is made to help sinuses (a lot of it is controlling mucus). It worked for me within 20 minutes. Knocked the pain out QUICK, took down the swelling, and after 2-3 days passed, the abcess was still gone.

[truetoffee]

The pain is absolutely excruciating, it sort of hammers rhythmically with your pulse!

[TriciaSenior]

I had a tooth abscess one Christmas, the dentist gave me a numbing injection (that hurt more the the damned abscess) then he incised the gum and used a suction machine to remove the pus. Horrible experience, but when I walked out of the dentist office I could close my jaw and teeth 🦷 together without being in agony. The oral antibiotics worked well, but I had a low grade temp for a couple of days, loss of appetite for 6-7 days.
Had root canal work done and the tooth has been fine since.
Anyone suffering from an abscess now has my sympathy and I hope they feel better soon. These abscesses are total bugers! 😢

[leovivas]

People like this is why going to the dentist is hard.

[mbutts]

I've had two children.But the pain from a tooth abscess I had a few years ago was worse than childbirth Excruciating 😱😱

[karolinagol]

Take a spoon of a baking soda ( the one for baking only );
One cut of warm -cool like water
Mix it all together & rinse your mouth with it for about 2-5 min ..
I know it’s take little bit of time but trust me it really helps to take horrible pain away !!
Currently dialing with tooth abscess so it’s really helps ..
& of course gonna visit dentist soon!!
Hopefully this helps to all of you !!
Wish you health & happiness ! Gods bless !!🤍

[VernalScott]

Most people watching this video will be in oral agony. The presenting doctor could have made this video without giggling most of the way through it. In short, visit your dentist.

[AngelHaycock]

I had absolutely gorgeous teeth two years ago ( my parents spent a fortune on an expander, braces, etc..) I have always brushed after each meal and flossed twice a day. But in 2020, I was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and underwent months of Chemo & Radiation. I beat it (Hooray❤️) but then my teeth became my enemy. It started with my front tooth cracking one day. I hadn't eaten anything hard, there was no trauma, the tooth just cracked, and a week later it totally broke off. After that I got an abbsess, and was given antibiotics. The pain went away, and I was in college full time so I just ignored it. BAD CHOICE, over the next year a a half almost all my teeth have broken off, decayed, and became infected. I've been on antibiotics over a dozen times. Unfortunately, no one takes my Medicare ( I am on SSDI) & I have no dental insurance and the free clinics around here have over a year waiting list.

I am writing this for two reasons,
1. If I had had that front tooth pulled ( even if I had to do it myself) I wouldn't be in this position.
2. It's pathetic that here in the U.S. so many people still die every year from a tooth infection!

Questions:
1. Do Chemo and Radiation affect your teeth?
2. Do cavities really spread?

Thank you.