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An abscess is a very bad infection in the root which should be treated immediately. Most commonly cause by severe tooth decay, it can also be formed from gingivitis or when there is trauma to the tooth. Symptoms include fever, sensitivity, pain when chewing, redness and swelling or foul smelling breath. If not treated immediately, the infection can spread to the bone.
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Can abscessed teeth cause dementia?
Unlikely, unless maybe the abscess enters the brain. But more general problems would be expected then.
What causes an absess?
Abscessed tooth only happens for three reasons; when teeth are damaged such as an untreated cavity, a person brushed their teeth properly, and lastly the gum diseases. Those are the three causes to an abscessed tooth.
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.
How Does penicillin work for an abscess tooth?
The best antibiotic for an abscessed tooth can depend on how bad the infection is and which the dentist prefers. Sometimes penicillin is best if the infection is bad. Amoxicillin is part of the penicillin family and is associated with the treatment of abscessed teeth.
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.
Can a abscessed tooth cause paranoid schizophrenia?
Good question. Ask your psychiatrist, then your dentist, and compare.
Can you take naproxen for an abscessed tooth?
Yes, Naproxen is effective in the management of Pain and inflammation temporarily due to an abscessed tooth. Being NSAID, non steroidal anti inflammatory drug it reduces pain and swelling of teeth, however will not address underlying bacterial infection.
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Poverty
Should an abscessed tooth be removed or treated if there is no pain but the X-rays show the tooth to be abscessed?
Yes, you should have an abscessed tooth either removed (or a root canal) done. It depends on what the dentist says. First, the dentist will put you on antibiotics to be sure the abscess is cleared up and then do the procedure. Most dentists prefer to save your teeth if at all possible so discuss the root canal as an option.
What are the side effects of abscessed teeth?
An abcessed tooth can lead to an infection of the soft tissues in the face. If not treated it can spread to the brain causing brain damage or death.
Why does unemployment cause illnesses?
I don't think that it causes illnesses but mostly mental deseases..
Can an abscessed tooth make you ill and cause migraines and what causes you to constantly bear down hard on your teeth during sleep and can it give you an unwell feeling?
Teeth grinding and teeth abscesses is a very common cause of migraines. The unwell feeling is because you are not sleeping properly and also the muscles in your jaw are all tense. Teeth grinding is called bruxism and a dentist can make you a mouth shield (similar to the one a footballer wears) which reduces the grinding and will make you feel better. He can also treat the abscess which is an infection so will definitely make you feel unwell.
