If you have a constant throbbing toothache, facial swelling, or a bad taste in your mouth, you might have a dental abscess. The Springfield Dental team provides thorough assessment and treatment for dental abscess.
What is a Dental Abscess?
A dental abscess is a painful swelling filled with pus caused by an infection affecting the area around your tooth. It can lead to pain, swelling, fever and a bad taste in your mouth. A tooth abscess will not get better on its own. Treatment may include draining the pus, antibiotics or fixing or removing the tooth causing the infection.
At Springfield Dental, our dental team provides dedicated care for the diagnosis and treatment of dental infections and abscesses for patients in the Springfield and Greater Brisbane areas.
Signs You May Require Immediate Dental Abscess Treatment
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please contact Springfield Dental for a priority assessment:
- Severe tooth pain, especially when chewing or touching the tooth
- Swelling in the gums or face
- Sensitivity to temperature (hot or cold)
- Bad breath or an unpleasant taste in the mouth
- Fever and general discomfort
How We Treat Dental Abscesses at Springfield Dental
A dental abscess is more than a simple toothache, it is a bacterial infection that requires precise clinical intervention. At Springfield Dental, our priority is to reduce your pain, stop the spread of infection, and save your natural tooth whenever possible.
Our Clinical Approach to Infection Management
- Emergency Diagnostic Imaging: We use high-definition digital X-rays to map the extent of the infection. This allows our dentist to see if the abscess has affected the jawbone or neighbouring teeth, ensuring no part of the infection is missed.
- Immediate Pressure Relief: The intense throbbing of an abscess is caused by trapped fluid. Our dentist will perform a sterile drainage procedure. This provides almost instant relief from the mounting pressure and prevents the infection from burrowing deeper into your tissues.
- Addressing the Source of Infection – To reduce the risk of recurrence, we must treat the underlying cause. Depending on your specific clinical presentation, this may involve:
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- Root Canal Therapy: Thoroughly cleaning the infected internal canals to retain your natural tooth.
- Periodontal Cleaning: Deep scaling to remove bacteria from the gum areas if the abscess is gum-related.
- Gentle Extraction: If the tooth is too damaged to save, we perform a comfortable extraction to protect your overall health.
- A Note from Springfield Dental – A dental abscess will not resolve with home remedies or over-the-counter medication alone. While these may temporarily mask the symptoms, the underlying bacterial infection requires professional treatment to prevent damage to the jawbone and surrounding structures.
Stop the Infection Before it Spreads
A dental abscess is a serious medical matter that requires immediate clinical attention. Our Springfield dentist is ready to provide the urgent care you need to stop the pain and protect your health.
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