Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old female. I have a problem with my tooth. There is an abscess and my dentist is always fully booked. Can you help me?
Hello. I have gone through your query. For an abscessed tooth, you have two options. One is endodontic treatment, and the other is the removal of the tooth involved in the abscess formation. Now, the treatment plan depends on the condition of the tooth crown. If the crown is in a good condition then you will be treated through a root canal treatment and if the crown portion is decayed or damaged grossly then you will undergo extraction of the same. Before visiting the dentist, you need to take an antibiotic prophylaxis for three days: This  ChatDoctor.  It is necessary before the treatment. Take this medication only if you are not allergic to any of these and only if you are physically fit and not going through any condition like pregnancy, etc. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicine with their consent. For more information consult a dentist online  Take care.