{"id":41,"date":"2020-09-02T18:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T18:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/?p=41"},"modified":"2020-10-02T18:53:35","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T18:53:35","slug":"when-to-see-emergency-dentist-for-tooth-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exceptionaldentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/02\/when-to-see-emergency-dentist-for-tooth-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"When to See an Emergency Dentist for a Tooth Infection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Many general health problems, such as the common cold, go away on their own after a few days. For dental health issues, on the other hand, the opposite is true. Cavities, gum disease, and other oral infections usually worsen without treatment from a dental health professional. That\u2019s why, if you have a gum or tooth infection, you should seek help<\/a> from your emergency dentist promptly. One common mouth infection is called a dental abscess, which often appears as a red, swollen, pus-filled bump on the gums. While you could potentially handle it at home, it often requires professional treatment. Here\u2019s how to know when you should see a dentist for your abscess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Have a Dental Abscess?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abscesses are one of your body\u2019s ways of responding to an injury or infection. Common causes of dental abscesses include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n