I have a tooth that’s been filled once, And it’s got another big cavity on the other side of the tooth. Underneath the tooth has a puss pocket. Does this mean it’s abscessed?. If so what will the Dentist do?.
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#1 by Daniel on February 9, 2010 - 7:35 am
Ladies,
Without a doubt something is abscessed! May be this tooth and probably is this tooth. You basically have two options
1. Root canal, and some restoration over the tooth.
2. Extraction (with possible implant or fixed partial denture (bridge) to replace the missing tooth.
Sorry, that’s about it for options.
Dr. Dan
#2 by mvbrda on February 9, 2010 - 1:43 pm
yes you have an abscess. first the dentist will take an x-ray to see if the tooth can be saved or not. if it can be saved, then you will need a root canal and then a crown on the tooth. if it can’t be saved, you will need to have the tooth taken out and have a bridge or an implant placed where the tooth is missing.
#3 by Lovin Life :) on February 9, 2010 - 8:26 pm
You need to see a dentist and they will take an xray and be able to tell. Here check this out its about teeth and toothaches and how to deal with infections like puss pocketshttp://www.ehow.com/how_5940412_cure-too…