How do you treat a abscess tooth ? what are the options ?
I was taught a basic routine for managing an oral infection. 1) Antibiotics for systemic protection 2) Establish drainage 3) Remove the cause 4) Follow up Antibiotics DO NOT remove pus. If anesthesia can be attained, removing the offending tooth establishes drainage in many cases...along with removing the cause of the infection. If your wish is to save the tooth, then removing the pulp often establishes drainage and removes the cause of the infection.
