Your teeth extend deep into the socket structure of your gums. When untreated tooth decay penetrates the root of a tooth, the bacterial presence can invade deep into the gum structure. In time a serious infection can develop, including a pocket of infected tissues known as a dental abscess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Common symptoms of a problem like this might include a toothache as well as pain and pressure in the gums. In a situation like this, you should not delay in seeking treatment at Lakeland Dental Care\u2019s Jackson, Mississippi clinic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With early diagnosis, our oral care specialists might be able to treat a minor abscess with antibiotics and a root canal. In a more severe situation, we might recommend extracting the tooth and excising the abscess to prevent the bacterial presence from crossing over to your blood stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afterward, your dentist will likely prescribe a course of antibiotics and pain management medication to knock-out any lingering infection and help maintain your comfort, during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can expect the incision site to bleed a little for a few days after the extraction. You can control the bleeding by lightly biting down on a rolled-up section of sterile gauze. Once the bleeding stops, you can lightly rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s best to avoid chewing food on that side of your mouth. You also shouldn\u2019t drink through a straw, as the suction could affect the incision or pull a blood clot loose. It\u2019s also important to note that even occasional tobacco use can irritate healing gum tissues and increase your risk of infection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your gums have completely healed, we can help you understand your dental restoration options. In many cases, this calls for installing a dental implant and crown into the remaining void or fitting you for a piece of bridgework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you live in the Jackson, Mississippi area and you are suffering from a toothache or severely decayed tooth, you should not delay in calling 601-981-8166 to have it diagnosed and treated at Lakeland Dental Care\u2019s clinic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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