Zubni apsces

Zubni apsces je gnojni džep u tkivima oko ili ispod zuba. Bakterijska infekcija ili bolesti desni (gingivitis ili parodontoza) mogu uzrokovati oštećenje kosti oko zuba i formiranje apscesa. Apsces može biti veoma bolan. Možete osetiti jak probadajući bol dok grizete ili žvaćete.

Koji su uzroci zubno apscesa?

Apsces zuba počinje kada bakterije napadnu i inficiraju zub, što rezultira nakupljanjem gnoja. Kada gnoj nema gde da izađe, pojavljuje se apsces. Uslovi koji omogućavaju bakterijama da napadnu zub uključuju:

Apsces zub treba lečiti. Ako se ignoriše onda su komplikacije neizbežne.

Komplikacije mogu biti sledeće:

1. Gubitak zuba – najčešće izvađen od strane stomatologa zbog apscesa.

2. Širenje infekcije na kosti vilice

3. Širenje infekcije na meka tkiva

4. Sinuzitis – infekcija ili upala sinusa, šupljina iza nosa i očiju.

5. Apsces mozga

6. Infekcije krvi

7. Smrt

Kako izgleda lečenje zubnog apscesa?

Lečenje zubnog apscesa je proces iz više koraka. On uključuje lečenje samog apscesa, a zatim lečenje uzroka i sprečavanja daljih oštećenja (uključujući i gubitak zuba) ako je moguće. Verovatno će biti potrebno nekoliko poseta stomatologu da bi se sve saniralo u potpunosti.

Da bi se uklonila infekcija, zub će možda biti potrebno drenirati. Operacijom se takođe mogu ukloniti sva obolela tkiva korena. Zatim se krunica može postaviti preko zuba..

Uklanjanje zuba je potrebno kod karijesa ili zubne infekcije je previše opsežne za plombu ili punjenje kanala. Pre razvoja mnogih modernih stomatoloških zahvata, ekstrakcija zuba je bio jedini način lečenja zubno apscesa. Bez obzira na vrstu apscesa, vaš stomatolog će verovatno propisati antibiotike za lečenje infekcije prije nego što preduzme bilo kakav zahvat. On  takođe može preporučiti redovno ispiranje usta rastvorom tople vode i soli i po potrebi uzimanje lekova protiv bolova kao što su aspirin ili brufen. Neki ljudi su u iskušenju da stave tabletu aspirina direktno na bolno mesto, ali to će samo iritirati desni.

Kako se može sprečiti apsces zuba?

Najbolji način da se spreči bakterijska infekcija je da se dobro brinemo za svoje zube i desni.

To znači da biste trebali:

· Prati zube svako jutro i veče, kao i posle jela

· Ako niste u mogućnosti oprati zube posle jela, žvaćite žvakaću gumu bez šećera

· Upotrebljavajte konac za zube svaki dan

· Redovno posećivati stomatologa

· Unosite hranu koja uključuje cele žitarice, povrće, i voće, ima nizak sadržaj masti i natrijuma i ograničite unos slatke hrane i pića

· Dobra ishrana pomaže u održavanju zdravlja desni i sprečavanju karijesa

· Ograničite količinu šećera kako biste smanjili mogućnost pojave karijesa

Nakon što je vaš zubni apsces izlečen, možete sprečiti dalje probleme:

· Redovno perite zube i koristite konac i redovno posećujte stomatologa

· Jedite zdravu hranu i izbegavajte slatku hrane i pića.

· Nemojte pušiti ili koristiti druge vrste duvana. Duvan usporava sposobnost tkiva da zaleče. Takođe se povećava rizik od bolesti desni i raka usta i grla.

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An abscessed tooth is a tooth that has a pocket of pus in the tissues around or beneath it. A bacterial infection or gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) may cause the bone surrounding the tooth to dissolve and an abscess to form. Not surprisingly, abscessed teeth are usually very painful. You may feel a shooting or throbbing pain every time you bite or chew.

What are the Causes of a Abscessed Tooth?

A tooth abscess begins when bacteria invade and infect a tooth, resulting in the build up of pus. When the pus is unable to drain, an abscess results. Conditions that allow bacteria to invade a tooth include:

An abscessed tooth must be treated. If it is ignored then complications are inevitable. Here are some of really frequent dangers of tooth abscess:

1. Loss of the tooth – usually pulled off by the dentist because of abscess. It is a painful process and you need to avoid it.

2. Spread of infection to the jaw bone – mandible or maxilla are strongly effected by abscessed tooth infection

3. Spread of infection to soft tissue – tooth abscess can cause facial cellulite or Ludwig’s angina, a rare disease that is accompanied by fever, deviation of the pharyngeal walls, an impending airway disaster, including muffled voice, inability to tolerate secretions, and protruding tongue.

4. Sinusitis – any infection or inflammation of the sinus cavities behind the nose and eyes. Symptoms vary according to which sinus cavity is infected.

5. Brain abscess – this very important organ is situated close to the infected area. Tooth abscess and abscesses in and around the nasal sinuses, face, ears, and scalp may work their way into the brain.

6. Blood infection – the blood flow increases to the trouble area. If the abscess ruptures into neighboring areas or permits the infectious agent to spill into the bloodstream, serious or fatal consequences are likely. It is called blood poisoning – a term commonly used to describe an infection that has spilled into the blood stream and spread throughout the body from a localized origin. Blood poisoning, known to physicians as septicemia, is also life threatening. In this case important organs are affected like heart, for example.

7. Death – indubitable it is the worst and dangerous complication of abscessed tooth and it must be avoided.

What is the Treatment for an Abscessed Tooth?

Treating an abscessed tooth is a multistep process. It involves treating the abscess itself, and then treating the cause and preventing any further damage or injury (including tooth loss) if possible. A dentist or endodontist will usually perform this work. More than one office visit may be necessary in treating an abscessed tooth .

To eliminate infection, the abscessed tooth may need to be drained. Achieving drainage may be done through the tooth by a procedure known as a root canal. Root canal surgery may also be recommended to remove any diseased root tissue after the infection has subsided. Then, a crown may be placed over the tooth.

Removal of the tooth may be required if the tooth decay or tooth infection is too extensive for filling or root canal. Before the development of many modern dental procedures, extraction was the only way to treat an abscessed tooth.

Whatever type of dental abscess you have, your dentist will probably prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection before doing a dental procedure. He or she may also recommend regularly rinsing the mouth with warm salt water and taking over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin or ibuprofen. Some people are tempted to put aspirin tablets directly on the sore spot, but this will only irritate the gums.

How Can one Prevent an Abscessed Tooth?

The best way to prevent bacterial infections is to take good care of your teeth and gums. That means that you should:

·         Brush your teeth in the morning, at night, and after eating

·         If you can’t brush after a meal, chew sugarless gum

·         You should floss your teeth every day

·         See your dentist for regular dental checkups, which may include dental X-rays.

·         Follow a healthy eating plan that includes whole grains, vegetables, and fruits; is low in fat and sodium; and limits sugary foods and drinks.

·         Good nutrition helps maintain healthy gums and prevent tooth decay

·         Limit the amount of sugar you eat to prevent cavities

Once your abscessed tooth has been treated, you can help prevent further tooth problems:

·         Brush and floss every day, and have regular dental checkups.

·         Eat a healthy foods, and avoid sugary foods and drinks.

·         Don’t smoke or use other types of tobacco. Tobacco use slows your ability to heal. It also increases your risk for gum disease and cancer of the mouth and throat.

You should always bear in mind that a tooth abscess can be prevented by preventing its causes — primarily tooth decay. Thus, practicing daily brushing and flossing and committing to regular dental visits can help prevent dental problems that may lead to infection and abscess.

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