Dental abscesses caused by infection are treated differently depending on their severity and the extent to which the teeth have been damaged.
Key takeaways:
– The first step is to drain the abscess from pus.
– In some cases, a sealant and dental crown will be all it’s needed.
– More severe cases may require root canal therapy
After treatment, it’s essential to follow the instructions given by your dentist for a speedy recovery and to ensure that your teeth and oral tissues remain healthy.
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I’m Matthew Houlton, principal dentist and practice owner of Manor House Dental Practice.
Qualified from Sheffield dental hospital in 1993.
Post graduate training with Paul Tipton (Specialist Prosthodontist) from 2005-2007.
Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) 2007.
Special interest in Orthodontics.
Yorkshire Deanary Fixed Appliance Training Scheme 2002-2004.
I have worked at York Hospital’s orthodontic department one session a week since 2009.
Member of the British Society of Occlusal Studies (the study of temporomandibular disorder).
I have two children, who keep me busy when I am not at the practice. I take a keen interest in and teach Aikido, a martial art, to keep a healthy mind and body.