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What Causes Abscess On The Side Of The Gum And Itching Sensation In Face?

Hi I have a abcess on the side of my gum line across my jaw I have had it a while every time I mention it to dentist she always forgets to check it out it'd becoming quite sore and my face Is getting itchy what can I do until I can get to a different dentist please
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Brief answer - Facial subcutaneous abscess

Detailed answer - As per your query you are having infection in teeth region due to either a major cavity or due to excessive plaque or food debris accumulation in that area. This infection getting increased in size and forming abscess in that area which is putting pressure on jaw and causes feeling of swelling, redness and itchiness on face as well. This can cause bone resorption, cyst formation as well.

I would suggest you to maintain oral hygiene properly. Visit dentist once and get an IOPA (X-ray ) done for that tooth. Infection or cavity will be clearly seen in X-ray and then dentist will start with RCT of particular tooth along with cleaning, scaling and root planning of that area. Till take you should take antibiotics such as ibuprofen if you not allergic to that for prevention of further spread of infection and protect the affected area. Keep doing brushing twice a day and flossing along with that. apply cold compressors if swelling is getting increased.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

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Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Abscess On The Side Of The Gum And Itching Sensation In Face?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Brief answer - Facial subcutaneous abscess Detailed answer - As per your query you are having infection in teeth region due to either a major cavity or due to excessive plaque or food debris accumulation in that area. This infection getting increased in size and forming abscess in that area which is putting pressure on jaw and causes feeling of swelling, redness and itchiness on face as well. This can cause bone resorption, cyst formation as well. I would suggest you to maintain oral hygiene properly. Visit dentist once and get an IOPA (X-ray ) done for that tooth. Infection or cavity will be clearly seen in X-ray and then dentist will start with RCT of particular tooth along with cleaning, scaling and root planning of that area. Till take you should take antibiotics such as ibuprofen if you not allergic to that for prevention of further spread of infection and protect the affected area. Keep doing brushing twice a day and flossing along with that. apply cold compressors if swelling is getting increased. Hope your concern has been resolved. Please write a review about your experience with me and do click at i find this answer helpful if its valuable for you. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari