Common Questions
Dentistry is an ever evolving field, changes to the treatment, material and dental procedures
are happening very often. It is hard to follow all of innovations even for professionals and it can be especially confusing for our patients.
In our "Common questions" section we are trying to demystify the dental treatment as a process and will
do our best to answer most of your questions.
1. What insurance do you accept?
We accept major dental insurances. Please call our office (718) 123-1234 to determined your coverage.
2. What is an abscess of the tooth (abscessed tooth)?
A tooth abscess or root abscess is an infection. It usually originates at the root of a tooth or between the gum and the tooth. A tooth abscess usually starts as a discomfort and often results in swelling of the gum tissue near the infected tooth.
A tooth abscess is commonly causes by untreated tooth decay, fractured teeth or widespread periodontal disease. A failed root canal treatment may also cause a root abscess.
3. What are symptoms of tooth abscess? ?
The common symptom of abscessed teeth is continuous, sharp toothache
Other symptoms may include:
- Hot or cold sensitivity
- Pain while chewing
- Bitter taste and bad breath
- Fever
- Redness, swelling (a bubble) on the gum tissue
- Swollen glands
4. What should I do if I am experiencing these (abscessed tooth) symptoms?
If you are experiencing one or more of the symptoms from the list above - visit the dentist
to assess the condition and suggest the best treatment.
Remember that prevention is the best medicine and early treatment less painful and
less expensive.
Call our office (718) 123-1234 - to schedule an appointment
(specify that it's an emergency if you experience severe toothache)