Kenneth Kee

Dental Abscess, (Gum Boil) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Dental abscesses or gum boils are often seen by a family doctor as a cause of pain in the mouth.
A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that can develop inside the teeth, within the gums, or inside the bone that holds the teeth in place.
It is normally caused by a bacterial infection.
1. An abscess at the end of a tooth is called a periapical abscess.
This form of abscess begins in the center of the tooth (the dental pulp).
This is the most frequent type.
This form of dental abscess normally occurs as a complication of tooth decay
The injury to the tooth permits bacteria to attack the pulp to cause an infection.
An infection in the pulp can go on to form an abscess.
2. An abscess in the gum is called a periodontal abscess.
A periodontal abscess may also form as a complication of injury to the gums or periodontium.
A periodontal abscess is occasionally called a gum boil as the abscess causes a swelling to form next to a tooth.
It most often forms as a complication of gum disease (periodontal disease), which is infection or inflammation of the tissues that enclose the teeth.
Gum disease often induces the gum to become slightly detached from the tooth.
This causes pockets to form which may get filled with bacteria and go on to form an abscess.
Eventually an abscess can induce the bone around the tooth to dissolve.
If too much bone is lost, the tooth will become loosen and may need to be removed.
These factors can raise the chances of forming a dental abscess:
1. Poor oral hygiene
2. Eating lots of sugary or starchy food and drink
3. An injury or prior surgery to the teeth or gums
4. Having a weakened immune system
5. A tooth abscess may develop if there is tooth decay.
7. It may also happen when a tooth is broken, chipped, or injured in other ways.
The main symptom is a serious toothache.
1. An intense, throbbing pain in the affected tooth or gum that may occur suddenly and gets slowly worse
2. Pain that extends to the ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum
3. Pain that is worse when lying down, which may disturb the sleep
4. Redness and swelling in the face
5. A tender, discolored and loose tooth
6. Shiny, red and swollen gums in the mouth with blood or pus oozing from it
7. Sensitivity of the teeth to hot or cold food and drink
Diagnosis is by:
Dental abscess appearance
X-rays of mouth and teeth may show the abscesses
Treatment is by:
Pain killers
Mouth rinses especially in ruptured abscess
Use of soft toothbrush
Initial treatment

A dental abscess requires treatment right away.

The dentist may:
1. Give antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing the infection.
2. Make a hole in the tooth to drain the pus and give great relief of symptoms.
3. Do a root canal to remove the infected pulp in the tooth.
4. Remove the tooth. This may be needed if a root canal treatment does not help.
For a periapical abscess
The treatment for this form of dental abscess is normally root canal treatment.
This treatment is to save and recover the injured or dead inner part of a tooth (the pulp).
The dentist will drill into the dead tooth to permit pus to escape through the tooth, and then remove the dead pulpal tissue.
A root filling is then put into the tooth to fill the space and avoid further infection.
If the infection continues despite root canal treatment, the dentist may have to remove (extract) the tooth.
For a periodontal abscess
Once the pus is drained, a dentist may clean the pocket where the abscess had developed.
After this a dentist may smooth out the root surfaces of the tooth to induce the gum to close back on to the tooth and for any pocket to fade away.
Tooth extraction is done as last resort.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Dental Abscess
Chapter 2 Ca...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juni 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370819553
• Artikelnr.: 48656369

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

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"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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