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I have what seems like an abscessed tooth..It is swollen and hasent poped yet..any home remidies or serious advise? Besides getting to a dentist..I dont have denal insurance, and am trying to find a clinic...

2006-10-25 06:57:39 · 15 answers · asked by patti f 2 in Health Dental

15 answers

Okay, since you don't have insurance, do this, but it's only temporary, okay? 3 times a day, in a small glass of warm water, put a teaspoon of salt, and a cap full of peroxide, mix. then swish
around in your mouth for about 30 seconds, and spit it out. Do this till the glass is empty. Remember, 3 times a day. But also remember that the absess is going to get bigger first, it will eventually burst, fill up again & burst, then it should shrink within about a week or so. I didn't have dental insurance either,so i did this also, but I had gum desease really bad, so I have a partial now & will eventually lose all of my teeth. It sucks! Take care of those teeth while you still have them. Before you brush in the morning, rinse with a mild solution of warm salt water, and your gums will get stronger with time, okay? Hope this helped. Sorry I had to get so "graphic". P.S. See if you can also get a prescription of penicillian ASAP! Mine cost about 12.00 for a 2 week supply.

2006-10-25 07:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by Republican!!! 5 · 2 0

An abscess is a limited area of pus formed as a result of a bacterial infection. The body's immune system reacts to the infection, and sends white blood cells to the area to try to get rid of the bacteria. Pus is a mixture of live and dead white blood cells, enzymes and parts of destroyed cells and tissues. When there is no way for pus to drain, it forms an abscess.
Abscesses can form in almost every part of the body. In the mouth, abscesses form in gum tissue or in the roots of teeth and in the surrounding areas of the tooth. They can be caused by trauma (food or debris embedded deep in the gum), by bacteria that enters through a cavity and gets into the dental pulp, or from a deep periodontal pocket. People with a lowered resistance to infection are at increased risk of developing an abscess. At first, the abscess may cause a toothache, which can be severe. The tooth's nerve can become infected and the infection can burrow through to the gum, forming a visible boil that can rupture in the mouth. Once the abscess ruptures, the pain often decreases significantly, but dental treatment is still necessary. If the abscess does not drain, the infection can spread to other areas of the head and neck and can become life threatening.


Symptoms



The main symptom is persistent, throbbing pain. At first, the tooth will be sensitive to heat and pressure while chewing. Later, you may develop a fever. Swollen lymph nodes under the jaw or in the neck can be tender and you may feel pain in the sinus area. If the abscess ruptures, a sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting fluid will spill into the mouth.


Diagnosis



Usually, your dentist can diagnose a tooth abscess by examining your mouth. He or she may push on the swollen area of the gum and do a pulp test on the affected tooth to see if it is still alive. A pulp test can involve:
Gentle tapping (percussion) on the tooth
Temperature testing
Using an electric tester on the tooth
Your dentist also may take an X-ray to look for bone erosion around the tip of the tooth's root.


Expected Duration



Once the abscess is drained, most symptoms go away immediately or within a few days, but the abscess will not be cured unless the cause is eliminated.


Prevention



Good oral hygiene can help prevent abscesses by keeping teeth and gums free of food and debris. Regular dental checkups are also important. If you have a weakened immune system because of medication or another condition, let your dentist know before every appointment. You may receive antibiotics before the appointment to reduce the risk of infection.


Treatment



Saving an abscessed tooth begins with draining the infection, which usually relieves pain and removes much of the infection. Root canal treatment may be necessary and should be started as soon as possible to remove diseased tissue.
If the abscess involves gum tissue, your dentist may suggest that you rinse with warm salt water (1/8 of a teaspoon of salt in 8 ounces of water) a few times a day for several days. You may be prescribed antibiotics to help make sure the infection has been eliminated. Have dental X-rays performed six months later to confirm if healthy bone and tissue are filling the area of the abscess. If the bone does not fill in after the treatment, you may need to visit a periodontist who can surgically reshape the gum so that it is easier to keep clean, or an endodontist who can surgically remove a persistent abscess.


When To Call A Professional



If you have a toothache or notice evidence of an abscess on your gum, visit your dentist. Even if the abscess drains and the pain decreases, a visit to the dentist for complete treatment is crucial.


Prognosis



The outlook is excellent if detected promptly and treated appropriately.

2006-10-25 15:49:44 · answer #2 · answered by arae8419 3 · 0 0

Find that clinic quick! As others have suggested, an abscessed tooth can be extremely serious and I personally know two people that have ended up in the hospital for days because of not taking care of one. Suck it up, spend the bucks and get well quick!

Oh, and you should be glad you aren't a dog. When they have an abscessed tooth it can "explode" OUT instead of in. One blew a hole in our late Yorkie's cheek once. Pretty gross!

Go to the dentist!

2006-10-25 14:09:03 · answer #3 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 1 0

Even though a person's body can normally fight off infection, when an infection walls itself off it has in effect beaten the body. This is what an abscess is. The only way to relieve an abscess is to drain the pus either with or without also then giving antibiotics.

I also liked one of the answers above. A health care provider should not turn you away in situations of medical necessity or emergency.

2006-10-25 14:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Since you say that you are trying to find a clinic...
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.

Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.

Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."

Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.

Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.

Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.

Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.

2006-10-25 19:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1 0

Sorry Patti, this is nothing to fool with because it's an infection in your head. I would go to a doctor or dentist because you need an antibiotic if it is truly absessed. You could try swishing your mouth out with warm salt water often today and tonight and if your not better tomorrow, I wouldn't wait to get medicine.

2006-10-25 14:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You should see a dentist right away, the swelling can get worse and the pain will also be worse. Your tooth needs treatment right away, you might need a root canal and you might loose the tooth if u wait too long.

2006-10-25 18:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by justmmez 3 · 0 0

I treated my daughter's abessessed tooth on my own, since we were out of town and could not get a dentist to call us. I went to a health food store and they recommended grapefruit seed extract to take with a drink and to drop directly on the aching tooth. It worked just as effectively as a regular antibiotic and she got better. (Don't confuse this with grapeseed extract..its grapefruit seed extract and it costs about $20)

2006-10-25 14:01:08 · answer #8 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0 0

Matthew 25 in fort wayne indiana - can help you they are a free clinic and are open late on thursdays. The only suggestion i have for you is have it pulled. if you go to matthew 25 it should only cost you $5.00. GOOD LUCK

2006-10-25 14:27:27 · answer #9 · answered by carrie s 1 · 0 0

I think you can go to the ER and have them take care of your tooth, but I'm not sure. You could go and find out for sure. I don't think they can refuse service to you, because you cannot pay for there service.

2006-10-25 14:06:38 · answer #10 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0 0

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