Dental Infections Part 4…The Three Stages of Infection (Ab

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Dental Infections Part 4…The Three Stages of Infection (Abscess)

Having an abscess is the third stage of dental infection and it usually happens between days 4-10. It is characterized by:
mild, localized discomfort
usually fluctuant and tender to touch
pus is present
skin is usually red in the periphery
The bacteria species involved are generally anaerobic (oxygen hating)

Source: Gregoire C, How are Odontogenic Infections Best Managed?, JCDA, April 2010, Vol 76, No 2, pg 114-116
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