What is the best way to treat an abscessed tooth

What is the best way to treat an abscessed tooth

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Eliminate infection, preserve the tooth, and prevent complications are the goals of treatment.To eliminate infection, the abscess may need to be drained by root canal, extraction, or incision into the swollen gum. A dentist is the safest wa…

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I have an abscess by my wisdom teeth what is the best way to treat it at home?

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A: Please dont try any kind of stunts at home. Visit a dentist. Perhaps it needs to be drained as soon as possible otherwise the infection will spread further to various other facial spaces. It will lead to further complications.

Pain Relief For “Invisible” Dental Abscess?

Q: I went to my dentist yesterday with excruciating pain in both my tooth (back, bottom molar) and the underside of my jaw. After X-raying it and tapping it (caused me to shout in pain) he then claimed he had no idea what the problem was and that he wasn’t even sure if I have an abscess or not!He has sent me away with 7mg Vicodin and a course of Erythramicin which I’ve been taking since yesterday afternoon and am still in considerable pain.My question is… what’s the best way to treat an “unseen” abscess? I’m assuming it’s deep within the roots/bone of the tooth, hence there’s no obvious sign of swelling or pus. I’ve tried hot salt water mixed with baking soda and that hasn’t helped either.ANY suggestions (short of pulling the darn thing out myself!) would be appreciated.

A: Your tooth is having an irreversible pulpitis. This will eventually lead to the death of the tooth. Then as infection builds up, it will be seen on an x-ray and not be “invisible”. You need to see an endodontist and have a root canal started asap as what you are doing and the meds you are taking will not cure the situation at this stage. Good luck.

I Just Don’t Know What To Do About My Rabbit?

Q: I have a 2-year old neutered checkered giant named Xander. I got him from a home that had raised him and left him in a cage all the time and only interacted with him when they fed him. It was so bad he didn’t even come to me with a name, just a number tattooed in his ear. He has fought me tooth and nail since the first day I got him. He bonded just fine with my Holland lop girl who passed away last late October due to complications from snuffles and an abscessed tooth. In fact, he took her passing rather well, surprisingly despite the fact that they were the best of friends it seemed to me. He has bit me from day one, scratched me, lunged at me despite all the affection I have showered him with. I take him outside regularly for a couple hours when weather and seasons allow it, he gets treats, he is fed on-time at precisely the same time of day, he gets along fine with our dogs but yet even when he lets me pet him he still bites me and when I pick him up to get his harness on and take him outside he scratches me. I know bunnies generally don’t like being picked up but how else am I going to harness him and get him outside? He is not free roam but we are working on a way to bunny-proof our house and provide him with an indoor exercise area of when the cooler weather comes. He loves to go outside. Usually I take him outside with the harness and I let him go and just follow him along while he walks me. Why does he always bite me and scratch me? Is it predisposition behavior from his previous home? I really thought neutering would calm him down and so would the vet, but its been over a year now since the procedure and he is the exact same temperament before the neuter as he is now. Any suggestions on what I can do so he stops biting and scratching? Anything would be welcome. Thanks in advance!

A: First off, I congratulate you and thank you for taking in an abused rabbit. You’ve been able to provide Xander with a great home and a second chance.To answer your questions, with my rabbit experience, I think Xander may have bad memories of being held when he was at his old location. Whether he was dropped or tormented when he was picked up, he clearly doesn’t like it now. Or, there’s also the idea that he was never picked up when he was young and doesn’t know what’s going on when you pick him up to this day. Either way, you may have to continue with the scratching and biting in order to train him that you aren’t going to hurt him, or you may have to accept the fact that Xander isn’t a rabbit that will allow being held. If this is the case, you’ll have to find other ways to interact with him such as playing with him on the ground (outdoors or indoors), petting him, and feeding him. Remember, the way to a rabbit is through the stomach. Continue feeding him and gradually get him use to your hands by teaching him how to eat treats out of your hands. When I first brought home my dwarf mix rabbit from the animal shelter, he was frightened and would bite my fingers if there was food in my hands. Gradually, I was able to start feeding him more and more treats until now, he’s able to eat out of my hand with no troubles. He isn’t too keen on the idea of being picked up, either, and being a shelter animal, it’ll always be a mystery as to why, similar to your story with Xander. When I do try and work with him or when I need to transport him to the vet’s, I grab a big towel and gently place him onto it. I scoop him up into it so not only does it prevent my rabbit from scratching/biting me, but it’s also much more secure than holding him by himself. From there, I hold him in my lap and pet him, or I more him into a carrier (for transporting needs). I encourage you to try this idea for if may help with Xander’s fears of being held.I hope this helps or at least gives you some ideas as to fix this problem. I wish you the best of luck with Xander.