EMERGENCY HELPLINE
Feeling pain while you chew? Is your jaw aching? Are your gums swollen? Throbbing and sharp gnawing pain lasts? Do you experience abnormal (high) body temperature? There are other symptoms, too, but if you experience any of the mentioned chances are that you have an tooth abscessed tooth. And we at Dental Emergency Cheadle are experts in treating such abscesses!
Typically, the abscessed tooth is a direct result of previous tooth decay. Technically, an abscess is a pocket of pus formed around the root area of the infected tooth. When that happens, the soft tissue inside the root canal dies. Inflammation follows. It damages the surrounding tissues and the bone and results in an gum abscess.
Alternative phrases: a Dental abscess; Tooth infection; Abscess – tooth; Periapical abscess
The dentist performs drainage of infection around an abscessed tooth. Root canal procedure or endodontic surgery takes place if there is such a need. Removal of the bacteria from empty canals and possible total removal of dead teeth follows. Disinfection, cleaning and filling of root canals along with sealing the empty spaces finish the job.
We’re open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, and we offer appointment-only services on Saturdays. Please note that we are closed on Sundays. If you have an urgent question after 6:00 PM, feel free to call us at 0161 768 2026. Contact us to book an appointment!
Routine and emergency appointments available at Dental Emergency Cheadle.
Call Us: 0161 768 2028 or click on the link below
Call the dental emergency helpline or out-of-hours call on 0161 768 2026
Our highly trained operator will answer your call, take your details and book an appointment
You will be then asked to pay a small emergency call out charge using a credit or debit card.
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection in or around a tooth. It can be very painful and may cause swelling in your gums, jaw, or face.
Yes. An untreated abscess can spread infection to your jaw, face, or even your bloodstream. If you have severe pain, swelling, fever, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, you should seek emergency dental or medical care right away.
Common symptoms include:
No. Never try to pop or drain an abscess yourself — it can make the infection spread faster. Only a dentist or doctor should treat and drain the abscess safely.
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