Should I lance a gum abscess?
In most cases, your dentist will give you antibiotics to stop the infection. He or she may need to cut open (lance) the abscess so that the infection can drain. This should relieve your pain. You may also need more dental treatment, such as tooth removal or oral surgery to fix bone damage caused by the abscess.
Can I lance an abscess in my mouth?
If it is not treated, the infection could spread to other parts of your body. Your dentist will give you antibiotics to stop the infection. He or she may make a hole in the tooth or cut open (lance) the abscess inside your mouth so that the infection can drain, which should relieve your pain.
How do I get rid of a small abscess on my gum?
Treatment
- Open up (incise) and drain the abscess. The dentist will make a small cut into the abscess, allowing the pus to drain out, and then wash the area with salt water (saline).
- Perform a root canal. This can help eliminate the infection and save your tooth.
- Pull the affected tooth.
- Prescribe antibiotics.
What happens if I pop an abscess on my gum?
We know it is tempting to “deflate” the bump that develops on the gums when you have a tooth abscess. The problem is that when you squeeze or pop the abscess, you actually introduce even more bacteria into the infection. Leave it alone! Do not ignore it!
Can you pop a dental abscess?
A dental abscess does not contain the same bacteria as a urinary tract infection. Taking the wrong antibiotics will not fight the bacteria in your tooth infection. Do not attempt to squeeze or pop the abscess. We know it is tempting to “deflate” the bump that develops on the gums when you have a tooth abscess.
Can I drain a gum abscess at home?
Draw the infection out. You should never attempt to pop an abscess on your own. However, there are methods you can use to help the abscess drain naturally on its own by pulling the infection out. Natural ways of doing this include using a tea bag or making a paste out of baking soda.
Can I drain my own abscess?
In general an abscess must open and drain in order for it to improve. Sometimes draining occurs on its own, but generally it must be opened with the help of a warm compress or by a doctor in a procedure called incision and drainage (I&D).
