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A dental abscess needs treatment today.
An abscess is a pocket of infection at the root of a tooth or in the gum. It can look like a pimple on the gum, taste bad, throb, or swell your face. It will not drain itself. Call us now; we hold time for this.
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What is usually behind it
Four common causes.
We find out which one at your visit. You do not need to diagnose it yourself.
A deep cavityDecay reaches the nerve, the nerve dies, and infection collects at the root tip.
A cracked toothBacteria get in through the crack.
Gum diseaseA gum abscess forms in a deep pocket beside the tooth.
An old injuryA tooth that was damaged years ago can flare up later.
At the visit
Comfortable fast. Then a clear plan.
- 1Find the sourceAn X-ray shows whether the abscess is from the tooth or the gum.
- 2Numb and drainRelieving the pressure is what stops the pain, often within minutes.
- 3Treat the causeA referral to a trusted specialist to save the tooth, a deep cleaning for a gum abscess, or an extraction if the tooth cannot be saved. Antibiotics when appropriate.
- 4Protect the toothA crown once the tooth is healthy, and a plan to keep it from happening again.
The emergency exam and X-ray are covered by most PPO plans. You hear the cost of any treatment before it starts, and payment plans are available.
From our patients
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Infections, handled calmly
"Everyone was super nice and kindly explained everything without being judgmental or condescending. I have anxiety around going to the dentist but I had such a great experience here I will definitely return."
Zocdoc review"Absolutely the best dental experience ever. Dr. Sison is smart, thorough, quick, and painless. Highly recommended."
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Do not wait it out. Call.
Two minutes on the phone and you will know exactly what to do next. We hold time every day for this.