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How To Treat Gum Abscess On The Roof Of The Mouth?

Saw a dentist need two root canals but have no coverage in a lot of pain daily and now have an absess on the roof of my mouth t3s barely numb the pain what are some things I can do for relief? Should I go to the doctor for antibiotics? I won't be able to see the dentist for a while still unfortunately.
Fri, 21 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of gum abscess on the roof of the mouth which seems to be due to facial space infection leading to dental abscess and could be due to gingivitis/ periodontitis and due to poor oral hygiene.

Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to avoid touching or pricking it and avoid intake of sharp food substances. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Go for complete examination and start treatment after that. Go for blood tests as well. You should take care of oral hygiene maintenance. Start with proper course of antibiotics. Go for scaling and root planning it is due to deposition of deposits. Use antiseptic mouthwash. Brush and floss twice a day. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. Do warm saline gargles several times a day.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Gum Abscess On The Roof Of The Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of gum abscess on the roof of the mouth which seems to be due to facial space infection leading to dental abscess and could be due to gingivitis/ periodontitis and due to poor oral hygiene. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to avoid touching or pricking it and avoid intake of sharp food substances. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Go for complete examination and start treatment after that. Go for blood tests as well. You should take care of oral hygiene maintenance. Start with proper course of antibiotics. Go for scaling and root planning it is due to deposition of deposits. Use antiseptic mouthwash. Brush and floss twice a day. Avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. Do warm saline gargles several times a day. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari