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If the affected tooth cannot be preserved, your dentist will pull (pull out) the tooth and drain the abscess to remove the infection. Prescribe antibiotics. If the infection is limited to the abscess area, you may not need antibiotics. …

What does cellulitis look like? Cellulitis initially appears as swollen skin to pink. The affected area may quickly become a deep red, swollen, warm, soft and increase in size as the infection spreads. Occasionally, red lines may…

How long does it take the nerve in a tooth to die? As a result of its impact on the tooth, blood vessels can rupture and stop the delivery of the tooth causing its death. This stop in blood supply can occur within a few minutes or…

Why won't a dentist pull an infected tooth? If infected, bacteria from your mouth can end up in the pulp and cause nerve damage. This is why tooth extraction should be performed to prevent this damage. Can a tooth be pulled out if…

Immediate action required: Go to A&E if you have toothache and: the area around your eye or neck is swollen. swelling in your mouth or throat makes it difficult for you to breathe, swallow or talk. What is considered a dental…