Abscess Draining

A dental abscess is a pocket of pus that forms when an infection from a tooth or the gum spreads into the surrounding tissue. It causes throbbing pain, swelling of the gum or face, and sometimes fever. An abscess is an emergency: the infection can spread, and painkillers only mask it. Draining it relieves the pressure and the pain quickly.

How it's done

Under local anaesthetic, the surgeon makes a small incision over the abscess and lets the pus drain. A small drain may be left in place for a day or two. Antibiotics are prescribed when needed. This treats the immediate problem, but not its cause: the tooth that started the infection is then treated with root canal treatment, or extracted if it can't be saved.

What to do if you have an abscess

Don't wait for it to settle on its own, and don't try to press or open it yourself. Call us on +995 593 668 681 and tell us you have swelling, so we can see you as soon as possible.

Price

Abscess draining costs 150 GEL. Treatment of the tooth that caused the infection is planned and priced separately.

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