Dental Abscess (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Dental Abscess Overview
- Dental Abscess Causes
- Dental Abscess Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Dental Abscess Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Prognosis
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Dental Abscess Treatment
Self-Care at Home
- People who have cavities or toothaches can take nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve), as needed for relief of pain and inflammation. These medications will help the pain, but they will not treat the abscess. Follow-up with a health-care provider is always indicated.
- If an abscess ruptures by itself, warm-water rinses will help cleanse the mouth and encourage drainage. Even then, a follow-up visit to your dentist is important.
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Dental Abscess »
A dentoalveolar abscess is an acute lesion characterized by localization of pus in the structures that surround the teeth.

