Can a Periodontal Abscess Make a Tooth Loose?

How a Periodontal Abscess Affects Tooth Support

A periodontal abscess happens in the gum tissue near a tooth usually because bacteria get stuck in a deep gum pocket. Pressure increases as the area becomes infected and swollen.. The bigger issue is what happens under the gum.

A serious gum infection can hurt the tissues and bone that hold the tooth in place. As that support gets weaker the tooth can start to move than it should. Sometimes the looseness goes away after the infection is treated. If a lot of bone has been lost though the tooth might still move.

Signs That the Abscess Needs Help

• A tooth that suddenly moves more than usual especially after the gum becomes swollen needs a visit to the dentist.

• Pain when biting is common though some abscesses are surprisingly quiet once the pressure has gone.

• Swelling around the gum especially if it keeps growing is something you should not ignore at home.

Don’t Try to Pop the Abscess

It might be tempting to press on the swelling because you want the pressure to go away. Don’t do it. Pressing on it can hurt the tissue. Does not get rid of the infection.

Sometimes antibiotics alone are not enough. A dentist needs to find where the infection started and fix that problem. Depending on the tooth and the gum tissue treatment might include cleaning the area or treating more serious periodontal disease.

Can the Tooth Become Stable Again?

Sometimes, yes. Once the infection and the swelling go down a tooth can feel much firmer. That does not mean the bone has come back away. Healing takes time than the relief from the swelling.

The result depends a lot on how support the tooth still has. A tooth that is a little loose with some damage has a much better chance than a tooth that is surrounded by serious bone loss.

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