To treat a tooth abscess, dentists will drain the pus and remove the infection. The tooth can sometimes be saved through a ...

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...

“A dentist can diagnose an abscessed tooth through clinical examination and imaging, such as dental X-rays,” he said. “Treatment typically involves draining the abscess, removing the ...

Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows: An opening is made into the abscess using a sinus forceps or a closed ...