A dental abscess can cause intense pain and swelling in children and may lead to serious oral infections if left untreated. At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we provide urgent and compassionate care to relieve your child’s discomfort and stop the infection at its source.
Whether it's caused by severe decay or trauma, we’ll assess your child’s condition and guide you through every step of treatment. Our goal is to protect your child’s smile while easing pain and preventing further complications.
Dental abscesses occur when a bacterial infection forms a pocket of pus near a tooth root or gumline. Left untreated, this can spread to surrounding tissues and even affect your child’s overall health. Immediate care is essential to stop the infection and preserve the tooth.
We use child-friendly diagnostics and treatment techniques to locate and treat the infection thoroughly. Whether it requires antibiotics, drainage, or restorative dental care, we’ll ensure your child feels safe and supported throughout the process.
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If your child’s toothache is paired with swelling, fever, or a pimple-like bump on the gums, it could be a sign of an abscess—seek dental care right away.
At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we understand how distressing dental abscesses can be for children and parents alike. That’s why we prioritize comfort, fast relief, and complete care tailored to each child’s age and condition.
From advanced imaging to gentle sedation, we’re equipped to treat abscesses thoroughly while keeping kids calm and parents informed. Our focus is always on delivering long-term solutions that protect your child’s oral and overall health.
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Abscesses can lead to serious health risks if ignored. Prompt treatment prevents bacteria from spreading to the jaw, bloodstream, or developing teeth.
Our treatment relieves pain, reduces swelling, and helps your child return to eating, speaking, and smiling comfortably without fear or discomfort.
We evaluate nearby baby and permanent teeth to make sure the infection hasn't affected their development, supporting a healthy, growing smile.
We begin with a visual exam and digital X-rays to locate the infection and determine whether it has reached the root or surrounding bone.
Depending on severity, treatment may include drainage of the abscess, antibiotics, or removal of the infected tooth to eliminate bacteria.
We schedule follow-ups to ensure complete healing and offer guidance to help prevent future abscesses through hygiene tips and routine care.
Abscesses are often caused by untreated cavities, dental trauma, or gum infections that allow bacteria to enter the inner tooth or surrounding tissues.
Signs include severe toothache, facial swelling, fever, bad breath, or a small bump on the gums near the affected tooth.
Yes, abscesses require immediate attention to prevent infection from spreading and to relieve your child’s pain quickly and safely.
In many cases, yes. We may prescribe antibiotics to reduce infection before or after other treatments like drainage or tooth removal.
Regular dental checkups, good brushing and flossing habits, and early cavity treatment can significantly reduce the risk of abscesses.
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