Infections
Infections can be very serious and in some cases life-threatening. If you are experiencing: swelling, a temperature or difficulty breathing it can be a sign of a serious infection and life threatening complications.
Signs & Symptoms:
The most common symptoms of a toothache is throbbing pain or a sharp shooting pain. You may also notice a dental abscess or swelling around the gums next to the tooth. You may experience swollen glands, swollen lymph nodes, facial swelling or ear pain .These symptoms will require dental treatment. As bacteria invade your system, even your bloodstream, and affecting your deeper tissues and connective tissue. In emergency cases you may consider a visit to a hospital emergency department. A throbbing toothache may require root canal treatment or tooth removal and should be considered a dental emergency and we're always prepared to see you. Hot or cold temperatures sensitivities can be a sign of dental problems and you should see your dentist.
Skygate Dental will provide proper treatment and dental care.
Important signs and symptoms are listed below:
- Fever (Temperature)
- Feeling Tired or Weak (Malaise)
- Swelling around the area (Lymphadenopathy)
What causes a tooth abscess?
Infection or abscess can develop when a tooth becomes necrotic (death of the tissue). Occurring if a tooth has become badly decayed, fractured or broken down. This is because the tooth's internal environment (pulp & nerve) becomes a perfect spot for bacteria to invade and multiply. The body then start to develop an inflammatory response to the infection in an attempt to slow down any spreading bacteria. An infected tooth will cause dental pain and you should seek treatment. Tooth decay or a tooth's root causing pain may require a root canal.
Treatment Required:
Your Skygate dentist will perform the necessary special tests to determine the cause of the discomfort. First starting with a complete medical and dental history; followed by a thorough clinical examination, which may involve the necessary special tests. Once the source of the infection is determined your Skygate dentist will provide you with the best available options to remedy the problem; most commonly this would include treatment such as Root Canal Therapy or Extraction. If it is non-related to the teeth, then the source or pathology of the infection must be determined.
Tooth abscess treatment will be treated as a bacterial infection and your dentist may prescribe antibiotics to stop the spreading infection.
If you require a tooth extraction to treat a tooth abscess we will address your tooth pain. If left untreated, the untreated decay may cause infection and you should seek treatment as soon as possible. If the infection spreads it can affect the surrounding tissues. If treated properly you can avoide an infection.
There are things you can do to help avoid infections such as see your dentist regularly, using a fluoride toothpaste and using dental floss to prevent tooth decay.
We are located adjacent the DFO in Brisbane airport. We are mintues away from the M1 and a short drive from both the North and South sides of Brisbane.
We are located in the Skygate Centre (so parking will never be an issue). Our patients can enjoy the convenience of a chemist, grocery store and trip to the DFO. You can enjoy knowing a trip to the dentist has all your errands in one place.
We can claim your treatment with our HICAPs machine to make dealing with private health cover convenient. We care about our patients long term oral health, so we can help with interest-free payment plans across our services
Available Types
Injection from Tooth
Infection in Tooth
Caries causing Infection
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Why Skygate Dental?
Brisbane’s Most Accessible Dentist
We are located adjacent the DFO in Brisbane airport. We are mintues away from the M1 and a short drive from both the North and South sides of Brisbane.
Practical
We are located in the Skygate Centre (so parking will never be an issue). Our patients can enjoy the convenience of a chemist, grocery store and trip to the DFO. You can enjoy knowing a trip to the dentist has all your errands in one place.
Affordable
We can claim your treatment with our HICAPs machine to make dealing with private health cover convenient. We care about our patients long term oral health, so we can help with interest-free payment plans across our services.