A dental abscess is a frequent reason for a consultation with your dentist. According to the World Health Organization, more than 10% of the population has suffered the consequences of a dental abscess.
1. Drainage of the abscess: Your dentist will make a small incision in the abscess to drain the pus. The dentist will clean the area with a saline solution.
2. Root canal treatment or endodontics: the procedure consists of drilling the affected tooth to drain the abscess and remove any infected pulp. Next, your dentist will fill and seal the pulp chamber.