GUM ABSCESS IN CHILDREN

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 Causes Of Abscessed Tooth In Children

Failure to maintain or teach proper hygiene in children is often the cause of the formation of cavities in the teeth of children.
Cavities in teeth of children are one of the main causes of abscesses, especially when the tooth is already very rotten.
The presence of bacteria is the main cause of abscess especially when it is present in the cavities and attacks the soft tissues and soon enough attacks the bones and other teeth tissue structures.Sugar that is present in the diet of children often causes the primary attacks regarding the structure of the tooth.
There are two types of tooth abscesses:

Periapical abscess – this is the type of abscess that starts from a dental pulp. Among the types of abscess, this has been identified as one of the most common ones that happen in children.
Periodontal abscess – this is the type of abscess that starts somewhere in the supporting bone of the teeth as well as the tissue structures.

While this may occur in children, this is more widespread in adult cases.
Symptoms Of Tooth Abscess In Children

There are a number of symptoms that signify the occurrence of abscess in the teeth of children. Some of these include the following:

Drainage of pus
Possible occurrence of vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, as well as nausea.
There may be some instances where there is redness, pain, and swelling in the face and mouth of the child.
The presence of some raised bumps in the groin, neck, or armpits of the child may also signify the presence of abscess in the tooth.
A child may also show some level of extra sensitivity of his or her tooth whenever eating or drinking heated food or drinks.
When a child complains of pain when his or her tooth is touched, then that is also a sign.
The obvious presence of cavities in the tooth of the child.
Home Remedies For Dental Abscess

The basic gargle a mixture of warm salt water is known to do the trick in decreasing the inflammation.
A warm tea bag on the tooth is also known to soothe the pain that the abscessed tooth may bring.
When the abscess bursts as in the instance of a gum boil, then possible medications may be needed, but immediate warm water used for rinsing should do the initial remedy.