Abscesses and dental Phlegmons
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Dental or phlegmons abscesses are accumulations of purulent content in the soft tissues surrounding the teeth, and are due to a bacterial infection. The visible signs and symptoms that occur are represented by more or less intense discomfort and pain that can be continuous or sporadic. There speaks our expert in Dentistry
The symptoms of dental abscess include inflammation and / or redness around the tooth (the inflammation may extend to adjacent nerves), difficulty chewing, sensitive teeth, festering, bad breath and bad taste in the mouth. In severe cases, fever may occur, inflammation in the face and neck, difficulty opening the mouth and swallow.
The causes of dental abscesses
The most frequent causes are related to dental caries. When a cavity is not treated in an appropriate manner, this can evolve and, therefore, produce a dental abscess. Phlegmon constitutes an advanced stage of decay where the infection affects the tooth enamel and dentin, until you get to the nerve and tooth root, causing the tissues are inflamed and cause swelling of the classic abscesses. Another cause is widespread represented by diseases related to the gums such as periodontitis (pyorrhea) and gingivitis .
Treatment of dental abscesses
The best weapon against tooth abscess is prevention through good oral hygiene, proper diet and regular visits to your dentist in order to identify possible decay and / or diseases related to the gums that can give rise to this disease. To combat the symptoms of dental abscesses are administered anti-inflammatories and analgesics to relieve inflammation and pain and to fight infection are recommended antibiotics. During the dental examination the dentist cure the infection or abscess due to specific instruments and under local anesthesia.