If you have a lost tooth, and you get in to see the dentist fast enough, they may be able to successfully re-implant it. However, an implant or bridge may be an option if the tooth cannot be reinserted. During your dental checkup, the dentist will give you recommendations on how to proceed. If an abscess is to blame for your dental woes, your dentist will examine the region and try to extract the infected tissue and/or tooth. Nonetheless, depending on the location of the tooth abscess, there are numerous options for removal, including:
Filling and sealing a damaged tooth is not possible without first performing a root canal. If the root canal treatment fails, the only option left is to remove the affected tooth. Small incisions are created on the afflicted tooth or region, and the abscess is drained through these openings. Because this is only a stopgap measure, more treatment is required.