Children & Abscessed Teeth

At Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces, located in offices across the Phoenix, AZ, area, we offer dental treatment and preventive care for children of all ages. We can even treat Abscesses in the teeth or gums. An abscessed tooth occurs when there is an infection, resulting in pus. The pus has no place to drain, causing problems and discomfort. It’s important to schedule an appointment for your child right away. An untreated infection can spread to the rest of the body without medical intervention.

If your child has an abscessed tooth, they’ll complain of a bad taste in their mouth, a fever, swelling in the jaw, swollen gums, and throbbing pain. You need to have them see our dentists in Phoenix, AZ, right away.

The first thing the dentist will do at your child’s appointment is to examine the infected area. They can make a diagnosis off of this alone. From there, the dentist prescribes your child an antibiotic to stop the infection. If the infection is severe enough, the dentist might drill a hole in your child’s tooth. This lets the pus and infection drain out. Doing this relieves some of your child’s discomfort. A root canal treatment is another possibility. A root canal removes more of the infected tissue while saving the tooth.

Follow-up care is extremely important for guaranteeing your child’s speedy recovery. Place an icepack on your child’s face or jaw for 10-20 minutes. Do this on and off through the day to manage discomfort. Follow the directions on your child’s medications. Give pain medication and antibiotics as directed.

Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces top-tier pediatric dental services. We have three separate offices located in the Phoenix, AZ, area. Visit https://www.kidzconnextion.com/ to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment. Call 623-232-0749 for our N. 75th Ave. office, 480-666-5984 for N. 24th St., and 480-405-4714 for E. Baseline Rd.