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          • About Us
          • Treatments
          • Homecare Tips
          • Finance Options
          • Contact Us
          • Root Canals
          • Examinations and x-rays
          • Dental Hygienists
          • Teeth Whitening
          • Porcelain Crowns
          • Dental Bridges
          • Veneers
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Tooth Extractions
          • Free Dental Care for Teenagers
          • Fillings
          • Mouth Guards
          • Oral Cancer Screening
          • Orthodontics for Kids
          • The Process - what you need to know
          • Types of braces
          • Orthodontics for adults
          • Invisalign
          • Invisalign Teen
          • Braces Care
          • Orthodontic FAQ
          • All-on-4™
          • FAQs
          • Fees and Offers
          • Smile Makeovers
          • Tooth Whitening
          • Gum Lift
          • Invisalign
          • Crowns
          • Veneers
          • Abscesses and infections
          • Chipped or broken teeth
          • Tooth ache
          • Nervous patients
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Lost crowns, veneers or fillings
          • Gum Disease
          • Bad Breath
          • Bleeding Gums
          • Tooth Sensitivity
          • Sports Injury or Trauma
          • Broken dentures or partials
          • Dry Mouth
          Dentures
          High-Tech Dentistry
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          Abscesses and infections

          Emergency Care

          • Tooth ache
          • Tooth Sensitivity
          • Nervous patients
          • Sports Injury or Trauma
          • Wisdom Teeth
          • Lost crowns, veneers or fillings
          • Abscesses and infections
          • Bad Breath
          • Bleeding Gums
          • Broken dentures or partials
          • Chipped or broken teeth
          • Dry Mouth
          • Gum Disease
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          Tooth Abscesses

          Pain when you bite or chew, especially if it is accompanied by a foul odour and a bad taste, can be a sign of an abscess that needs immediate treatment. An abscessed tooth will cause an unrelenting and spontaneous pain that may last anywhere from 30 seconds to hours at a time. The pain may or may not be triggered by food, heat or cold. It may be accompanied by swelling and you may also experience pain when swallowing. 

          If you think you may have an abscessed tooth, it's important to see us as soon as possible. One of our gentle, friendly dentists will examine the tooth and discuss the best course of action for you. For the short term, this may include a course of antibiotics, and of course, we'll sort out any pain and ensure you're comfortable. 

          In many cases, an abscessed tooth can cause the root of the tooth to die. Because the root of the tooth is where the nerves are, you may begin to notice the pain subside, but it's important to realise that this doesn't mean the infection has gone. In fact, the infection will continue to spread and cause further damage. So it's important to be seen as soon as possible, even if the pain goes away. 

          Infections Causing Swelling

          If you have any form of swelling in and around your mouth, gums and jaw, it's important to contact us immediately. Infections that cause a fever and/or swelling of the face should be considered an emergency and should be seen that day.

          Contact us today for an appointment.

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          182 West Coast Road, Glen Eden, Auckland
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