Posts Tagged ‘dental abscess’

How long does it take for the pain to subside following a root canal?

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010
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Hi, I have just recently had root canal treatment on 2 molars (one top right and one bottom right). I was experiencing toothache and my dentist identified abscesses on Xray. However, since the root canal treatment I have been in as much pain as before. It is an intense pain that can only be allievated with painkillers (brufen and co-codamol). The root treatment was completed 2 weeks ago but my dentist said the treatment was successful and it can take 6 weeks for the teeth to settle down. However, I am concerned that I am still in this much pain. Is this normal? Also, may there be any underlying reason for why I am getting numerous dental abscesses at one time? Many thanks.,
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What is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to molar abscess

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
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Hi what is the best managment for patient with swelling on face due to abscess on molars is it ok to give antiboitics for 5 days then after swelling subside do the drainage and rct or extraction

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

Why is there pain in teeth and gums?

Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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I woke up this morning with a constant throbbing sensation in my front tooth. This tooth 20 years ago I had a root canal performed on it. I had no pain in this tooth prior to when I woke up. It is CONSTANT it feels like pressure on my gums? The surrounding gum of my front tooth does not look infected nor do any of my surrounding teeth in pain. Very Strange! please provide guidance thanks!

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My tooth implant has a bone infection what treatment can i get?

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
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I have a loose implant which on X ray today shows I have a bone infection, is there anyway this can be treated other than removing the implant. Would it really need to be removed for 3 months, mortified

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Dr Andrew Moore Advance Dental Clinic 104 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JG Web: www.advancedentalclinic.com Tel: 08443 87 87 88 View My Profile Dr Moore

i had root canal work on my tooth but the pain persists plz advice?

Friday, September 11th, 2009
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Dear Dr Moore 6 months ago I had root canal work on my tooth, having been told that there was some decay and I would lose the tooth if I did not have it. It was a terrible ordeal for me as I am a very nervous patient anyway and the dentist clamped my face to my jaw with a metal clamp which I found unacceptable and was unable to tolerate. It took 3 hours and cost over £600. A few days ago I started to have an unremitting pain in my mouth, gums and cheek which seem to be encompassing the area where I had the root canal work. I fear from all the information I have been able to glean that I have an abscess and may have to lose the tooth. I have been to see my GP who doesn’t know what is causing the pain but has given me antibiotics and told me to see my dentist for ex-rays. I have an appointment on Tuesday but don’t see any point in having the ex-rays until the antibiotics have cleared up the infection. I will not go back to the dentist who did the root canal treatment (a specialist in root canal work and not my usual dentist) as I am absolutely terrified of him. The way he pulled and clamped my face showed complete inconsideration for a woman’s feelings and when I finally emerged from the dentist after 3 hours I was inconsolable from the ordeal that I had tolerated. If I do lose my tooth I will definitely want to have an implant. I am now on my 3rd day of taking antibiotics and as of yet the pain I am suffering is just as bad as on day one so I am not sure if they are working or not. Please would you kindly advise me of my options regarding treatment and what you see as the likely outcome. Kind regards,

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Can i get my teeth taken out under general anesthesia at the hospital?

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hello, back in october last year i had 8 teeth removed,2 months later i had a dental absess that ingulfed my face. i had to have surgery and more teeth removed as they plugged the absess. in that time i had the inside of my mouth cut open in 2 places with a scalpul and an epidural needle plunged into my face. as a result of this i have had a nervous breakdown and think about my mouth 24 hours a day. i have only 7 teeth on the top set left, 2 have extreme long tooth and 2 are crowns,the bottom i have 9 teeth all my fronts mainly and one side which i use to eat. they need a very deep clean.now since all this has happened i have tried to go to the dentist but i have huge panick attacks and vomit my nerves are shot, i even tried to go via sedation but even the though of needles etc coming near me sends me into tears and i cant breath. as i cant seem to deal with this would i be able to have my teeth taken out under general at the hospital,and if so how would i go about doing this. would be grateful for any advice.

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Assessment of bite

Monday, August 24th, 2009
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Hi i had new crowns fitted at the front , top and bottom,the right hand side below and the left hand side top. Everything was fine until i had the lefthand bottom done, i ended up with an infection but it cleared up i had a root canal and crowns went back on some of the crowns are also a bridge. From then on which is over 10 months ago i cannot eat anything on that side at all cannot even press down with my finger as it hurst too much. I went back to the dentist twice and one of the answers he gave me was my body could get use to the pain or use sensitive toothpast. I went to see another dentist about 3 weeks ago and he said my bite was wrong, i went back to my dentist today (different dentist as mine had left from that surgery) and he said they were a good job and one of my own teeth at the top may need filing down, never had any problems before crowns. My jaw has now started cracking on occasions but he said that sometimes happens. My tongue on the opposite side of this now has a white patch on it where my tooth is catching on it due to being only able to eat all the time on that side. So what do you think should be my next step i have never been pain free since i had these done. Thanking you.

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Was the abscess caused by filing the tooth?

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
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I saw my dentist 2 months ago for a check up and whilst i was there i mentioned i had a sensitive tooth. the dentist diagnosed a high point and filed it down. he said it would be a little sensitive for a while. he said my oral hygeine was excellent and teeth in good condition.but a week ago i developed very bad tooth ache in the same tooth and went back to the dentist who said id need a root canal filling. on my visit today my tooth was x rayed and i was told i have an abscess and the dentist also said that the root was not straight. he showed me the x ray and started the root canal treatment. my tooth is extremely painful now, i cannot put pressure on it. was the abscess caused by filing the tooth? it states on most of these websites that absesses are caused by bad oral hygeine but that was not something i have? will the treatment work being as the root is not straight?

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The abcess is back and I have been told to have a bridge to replace my two front teeth

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
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I have had 3 apiesectomies for an abcess above a front crown.The last operation was in hospital and my gum line has been ruined above one crown making my tooth look longer than the other and also showing the terrible black line. The abcess is back and I have been told to have a bridge to replace my two front teeth. I am concerned about the supporting teeth being crowned and getting another abcess also will a bridge be able to level out my uneven gumline

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My wisdom tooth has horizontally impacted my molar

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
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My lower left wisdom tooth is horizontally impacted. Now the molar next to it (2nd) I think is swollen. I think this has something to do with my wisdom tooth. The 2nd molar is elevated, it appears to be higher than the rest of my lower teeth. It’s not really painful unless I accidentally close my jaw. The pain is quite intense that when this happens while I’m sleeping, I just can’t help but wake up. My dentist told me to take amoxicillin during the first week but it didn’t do anything for my 2nd molar. I’m now on my 4th day on Ciprofloxacin, and I don’t think it’s working either. I had this sore tooth for more than 2 weeks now, and I’m losing weight because I am unable to eat solid food. I need an expert advice on how to tackle this problem of mine. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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