Will my face swell if I have tooth inflammation?

The impact of tooth inflammation is very large. Most people attach great importance to the role of teeth, and dental diseases can cause very serious damage to the body. The pain caused by tooth inflammation is extremely strong and most people cannot bear it. Tooth inflammation can also easily lead to abnormal pathological changes in facial tissues. For example, will the face swell if the teeth are inflamed? Let’s take a look at the explanation below, I hope everyone can understand it.

1. Alveolar abscess causes facial swelling

Dental caries appears to be just a small hole on the tooth. When dental caries reaches a certain extent, it will cause inflammation of the blood vessels and nerves in the dental pulp. At this time, symptoms of toothache will appear. If the bacteria continue to erode downwards, it will cause alveolar abscess, resulting in swelling of the face.

How to eliminate facial swelling: The principle is to thoroughly clean the wound and isolate external stimulation to the tooth socket to promote the growth of granulation tissue. Patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment so that the toothache can be cured.

2. Periodontal abscess causes facial swelling

Periodontal disease can be cured, but the tissues around the teeth are diseased. In the early stages, there may only be local inflammation of the periodontal tissues. If not treated promptly, a periodontal abscess will form, affecting the muscle tissue of the entire face, causing swelling of the face.

How to eliminate facial swelling: The principle is to relieve pain, prevent the spread of infection and drain pus. Patients need to actively cooperate with the dentist's treatment.

3. Wisdom tooth periarthritis causes facial swelling

Common wisdom tooth inflammation may also cause facial swelling. Wisdom teeth are surrounded by soft tissue. If the wisdom teeth become inflamed, the surrounding soft tissue is easily eroded by bacteria, causing facial swelling.

How to eliminate facial swelling: Mainly anti-inflammatory treatment. After controlling the inflammation, the dentist will consider whether to remove the wisdom tooth. The patient needs to cooperate closely with the doctor's diagnosis and treatment.

Note:

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2. The direction of the toothbrush bristles. The toothbrush bristles are placed at a 45-degree angle at the junction of the teeth and gums. This is the core technology of modern scientific toothbrushing, and it should be done this way no matter what toothbrush you use.