Dental phlegmon or tooth abscess is one of the most common dental problems. But what exactly is it? Why does it happen and which are the symptoms? What is the recommended treatment?

00:00 Introduction
In this 3d video from Clínica Médico Dental Pardiñas (http://j.mp/cPardinas) the causes of tooth abscess and its treatment are shown.

00:08 What's a tooth abscess?
A dental abscess or phlegmon is the collection of pus caused by a bacterial infection and that can occur for various reasons, such as due to untreated cavities or a periodontal problem. Symptoms include severe pain, fever, swelling, inflammation etc. If an abscess is not treated, it can cause the infection to spread, or cause a fistula, through which pus drains out.

Symptoms of tooth abscess:
These are the symptoms that often accompany a dental abscess:
Toothache.
Tooth sensitivity.
Inflammation of the area.
Redness in the gums.
Bad taste in the mouth and halitosis.
Fever
Any of these symptoms can show the existence of dental phlegmon. Detecting it early and going to the dentist as soon as possible can help control its progress and, thereby, minimize the pain and destruction of tissues that dental abscess can cause in patients.

01:24 Treatment of tooth abscess:
A drain consists of creating a small access through the tissues to allow the pus to escape to the outside. In cases where the pulp is affected, it may be necessary to have a root canal treatment done to resolve the infection. In cases where the infection persists despite having performed the root canal, it may be necessary to perform an apicoectomy or remove the tooth, depending on the case.

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