Dental Abscess Treatment in Sioux Falls
A dental abscess is a serious infection that will not resolve on its own. Get treated today before it spreads.
Call Now: 605-468-1982What Is a Dental Abscess
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection. It usually forms at the tip of a tooth root or in the gum tissue. You might notice a throbbing pain that radiates to your jaw or ear, swelling in your face or cheek, a bad taste in your mouth, or a small bump on your gum that looks like a pimple. If you have a fever along with these symptoms, the infection may be spreading, and you should call us right away.
Why You Cannot Wait This Out
Unlike a cut on your skin, a dental abscess will not heal on its own. Antibiotics can slow the infection, but they cannot fix the underlying cause. Without treatment, the infection can spread to your jaw, head, or neck. In rare but serious cases, it can become life-threatening. The good news is that treatment is straightforward once you get to the clinic.
How We Treat It
We start by draining the abscess to relieve pressure and pain. Then we address the cause, which usually means either a root canal to save the tooth or an extraction if the tooth is beyond repair. We may prescribe antibiotics if the infection has spread beyond the tooth. Most patients feel dramatically better within hours of treatment.
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