Metro Decatur Dental Group PC in Lithonia, Georgia
Offers effective treatment for dental abscesses. When teeth suffer severe decay, breakage, or are affected by gum disease, bacteria can cause infection, leading to a dental abscess. Our skilled dentist, Dr. Gary Simms, conducts thorough examinations of abscesses and surrounding areas, considering medical histories for personalized care.
Untreated dental abscesses pose risks
potentially spreading infection to other body parts, causing swelling in the jaw, neck, and head, along with fever and foul-smelling breath. Even after tooth pain subsides due to infection, it can remain active, damaging surrounding tissues. Trust Metro Decatur Dental Group PC for comprehensive abscess treatment to safeguard your oral and overall health.
Metro Decatur Dental Group PC in Lithonia, Georgia
Provides effective treatment for draining tooth abscesses. Understanding the severity of tooth and gum infections, our approach is proactive and focused on preserving oral health. Following diagnosis, our treatment often involves Incision & Drainage (I&D), where antibiotics are administered to combat infection. During the procedure, an incision is made, and sometimes a small drain is inserted to remove infection and pus. The site is then rinsed with sterile saline, with ongoing monitoring during the healing process.
After an I&D procedure, proper care of the surgical area is crucial for swift recovery.
Avoid touching the wound or drain, and if bleeding occurs, apply pressure with surgical gauze or a moistened tea bag to aid clotting. With any concerns, contact Metro Decatur Dental Group PC at 404-292-3133, where Dr. Gary Simms can provide guidance or perform abscess drainage if necessary.
Tooth Extraction
You and Dr. Gary Simms, DDS may determine that you need a tooth extraction for any number of reasons. Some teeth are extracted because they are severely decayed; others may have advanced periodontal disease, or have broken in a way that cannot be repaired. Other teeth may need removal because they are poorly positioned in the mouth (such as impacted teeth), or in preparation for orthodontic treatment.
Dental Abscess
When a tooth undergoes severe decay, or it gets chipped, or broken, bacteria can get in the openings and cause infection. This can also happened with gingivitis or gum disease sets in as well. When this infection travels to the root of the tooth, or between the gum and the tooth, a dental abscess takes place. The most common way to treat this problem is through an incision & drainage procedure.
Mouth Guard
Bruxism, or teeth grinding, effects millions of patients. Usually occurring during sleep, bruxism often can often go undiagnosed. Left untreated (no mouth guard) chronic teeth grinding can damage the jaw and teeth and cause chronic, sometimes debilitating headaches and facial pain. Decatur, GA dentist Dr. Gary Simms, DDS provides treatment for teeth grinding and clenching to prevent damage to your oral health.
Toothache
We often have patients come to our Metro Decatur Dental Group PC dental office complaining about tooth pain. Symptoms often vary widely from one individual to another. Your dentist will listen to your concerns, evaluate your condition and design a treatment plan to alleviate your tooth pain.
In Lithonia, Georgia
Dental abscesses and tooth infections are commonly treated by dentists. Metro Decatur Dental Group PC has extensive experience in managing these conditions. Our approach involves draining pus and addressing underlying tooth issues, which may require root canal treatment or extraction. Local anesthesia ensures a pain-free experience, supplemented by painkillers and antibiotics as needed.
Following treatment
It’s important to avoid heat or ice for the initial 72 hours to prevent complications. Adhering to antibiotic prescriptions is crucial, while mild pain can be managed with over-the-counter medications like Tylenol or ibuprofen. Severe pain warrants prescribed medication. Hydration and a soft foods diet aid in recovery. For personalized care and further discussion, residents of Lithonia, Georgia, can rely on Metro Decatur Dental Group PC.
Lithonia (/lɪˈθoʊniə/, lith-OH-nee-ə; AAVE: /laɪ-/) is a city in eastern DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. The city’s population was 2,662 at the 2020 census. Lithonia is in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
“Lithonia” means “city/town of stone”. Lithonia is in the heart of the Georgian granite-quarrying and viewing region, hence the name of the town, from the Greek lithos, for “stone”.[4] The huge nearby Stone Mountain is composed of granite, while the Lithonia gneiss is a form of metamorphic rock. The Stone Mountain granite is younger than, and has intruded the Lithonia gneiss. The area has a history of rock quarries. The mines were served by the Georgia Railroad and Atlanta, Stone Mountain & Lithonia Railway. Some of the rock quarries have been converted to parkland, and the rail lines to rail-trail.
