Abscess Tooth

An abscess is a painful infection at the root or in the gum of a tooth. It occurs when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected and goes untreated. At Sweet Water Dentistry, we gladly offer treatment and insight on proper care for an abscessed tooth.

Symptoms

A toothache is the most common symptom of an abscess, but you may also experience pain when chewing, tooth sensitivity too hot and cold, swelling of the gums, or other symptoms.

Solutions

A dental abscess is usually treated with a root canal. Our highly trained dental team will remove the inflamed or infected area, clean, shape, and fill the root canals, and seal the space. You will return to your dentist, who will place a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.

Contact our Fairhope office today at 251.210.2773 with any questions, and schedule an appointment!