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Well besides the obvious, pain and distress it causes. The infection could very easily spread through the blood stream and you can become very ill. Better to get started on antibiotics, and when the infection is cleared have the tooth removed or fixed.
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Abscess is an extremely serious condition and if left untreated it could lead to life threatening conditions. Sometimes patients don't feel constant pain, there is a swelling and it hurts only when they apply pressure on it, and even in those situations abscess have to be treated. Check this video with very interesting info about abscess - http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-abscess-9.html
What else can I help you with?
How do you cure an abscessed tooth?
Go to a dentist you can get very sick from an abscessed tooth. Probably antibiotics are required to clear the infection
Your ferret has a medium size bump on his head?
Could be an abscessed tooth Could be cancer. Go to a vet ASAP
What is the white puss coming from your abscessed tooth?
It is an infection in your gums, probably caused by an abscess and you should get to a dentist immediately to get it checked out. You will get antibiotics to clear it up.
Is there a connection between c-reactive protein and an abscessed tooth?
Yes, an abscessed tooth often results in raised serum c reactive levels.
What are the symptoms of a cat with an abscessed tooth?
Symptoms of a cat with an abscessed tooth may include drooling, bad breath, difficulty eating, pawing at the mouth, swelling on the face, and overall discomfort. It is important to seek veterinary care if you suspect your cat has an abscessed tooth.
How much is a vet visit for an abscessed tooth?
This will depend upon which tooth, how badly it is abscessed, what species the animal is and the animal's overall health status. The bare minimum will probably be several hundred dollars in the United States, as an abscessed tooth typically needs to be surgically removed. A complicated removal with a fracture tooth and an abscess that is impacting the underlying mandible or maxilla in a large animal such as a horse could end up costing several thousand dollars.
If you are taking penicillin for an abscessed tooth can you have a couple of cocktails?
NO
An abscessed tooth is?
the most common dental emergency
What happens if an abscessed tooth ruptures?
Abscessed means infection and if it ruptures, this means that fluid will spill in to your mouth which could cause further infection the best thing to do is to see a dentist who will give you antibiotics.
Why are your dogs gums bruised?
Darkening of the gums could be age related, or a sign of an abscessed tooth. Be sure to check with your vet.
What are some famous deaths caused by an abscessed tooth?
Oddly enough, many famous people have died from an abscessed tooth. For example, fashion designer, Hugo Boss, and Jethro Tull musician, John Glasscock, both died from abscessed teeth.
What do you eat with an abscessed tooth?
pudding, jellow, mashpotatoes :) yeaaaaaa!
