What to do if abscess grows on tooth root

When we find abscesses on the roots of teeth, it basically means periodontitis. Many people will squeeze the abscesses, which is a wrong practice. After the abscesses are squeezed, the wound is easily infected by bacteria and viruses, thus worsening the condition. So what should we do when abscesses grow on the roots of teeth? The editor will tell you what issues you should pay attention to after abscesses grow on the roots of teeth. In addition, in general, abscesses on the roots of teeth are caused by periodontitis. So what are the dangers of periodontitis?

1. What to do if abscess grows on the root of the tooth

1. First of all, no matter how "helpless" you are, you have to quit smoking and drinking for a few weeks.

2. Take some anti-inflammatory medicine, such as metronidazole tablets.

3. Pay attention to oral hygiene and wash your teeth several times a day, especially after meals.

4. In addition to smoking and drinking, you should also pay attention to your diet, which should be light.

5. Exercise more often. A body without enough exercise is a breeding ground for disease.

2. Can I squeeze out the abscess on the root of my tooth by myself?

Experts point out that patients should not move around blindly or squeeze the wound at will, so as to avoid bacterial infection after the abscess is broken. The best way is to go to a regular dental institution and seek professional treatment from a doctor.

3. Hazards

1. When apical periodontitis occurs, especially acute inflammation, the apical blood vessels will dilate, edematous, congested and cell exudate, which will increase tissue pressure, stimulate the apical nerves and produce severe pain. Due to the tactile sensitivity of the periodontal membrane, the pain localization at this time is very accurate, and the patient can clearly point out the painful tooth. At the same time, due to the rich lymphatic circulation in the periapical tissue, local lymphatic tissue will also become inflamed and swollen.

2. When acute apical periodontitis develops into acute apical abscess, the pain becomes more obvious and severe, the facial swelling becomes more obvious, and the range also increases significantly. In the late stage, the fluctuation of local abscess becomes obvious. When the pus increases and the pressure increases, it penetrates the periosteum and the pus is discharged outward. This is one way of pus diffusion. In addition, there is also diffusion to the periodontal tissue. The pus is discharged from the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket, and then discharged from the caries hole through the apical foramen.

3. When apical periodontitis turns from acute to chronic, the alveolar bone around the apex will be destroyed and transmission can be seen on X-rays. Since the alveolar bone itself is often in an alternating process of absorption and reconstruction, when the stimulation of the lesion weakens, the alveolar bone may be reconstructed, bone hyperplasia occurs, and dense osteitis is formed, resulting in X-ray blocking images.

4. If apical periodontitis is not treated in time and the lesion progresses further, the following situations will occur: ① The external stimulation is not great, the lesion is localized, and a chronic apical granuloma is formed. ② The intensity of stimulation is high, the damage continues to increase, the local exudate increases, and the pus is discharged from the place with relatively weak resistance, forming a fistula. The pus drainage hole in the oral mucosa is damaged. Over time, the fistula formed is called gingival fistula. A few penetrate the skin to form a skin sinus.