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Tooth abscess (adult)

What usually happens at an emergency visit for a tooth abscess, and the two paths after it drains.

4 steps18 and upThe path can split
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1 of 4Next: Emergency visit for pain
  1. Next: Emergency visit for pain
  2. Next: Single tooth X-rays
  3. Next: Draining an abscess
  4. Next: Medicines and injections

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What treats the cause once this has drained, and when is that visit?

What usually happens ·

  1. Emergency visit for painD9110
  2. Single tooth X-raysD0220
  3. Draining an abscessD7510
  4. Medicines and injectionsD9610

    Keep the tooth, or remove it?

    Keep the tooth
    Root canal and crown
    Remove the tooth
    Extraction, implant and crownExtraction and bridge

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