Left untreated a cavity can slowly progress to allow tooth decay to develop deep within the sensitive internal tissues of a tooth. As this starts to happen you might experience an increasing toothache and severe sensitivity.

If you are experiencing pain, pressure, or general discomfort in a distressed tooth or surrounding gums, you might also be suffering from a developing dental abscess. This is a pocket of infection that builds up in the underlying periodontal tissues neighboring the compromised tooth.

It might be possible to treat a small abscess with a course of prescription antibiotics and a root canal. This endodontic therapy will restore enough of the tooth’s structure to eventually anchor a dental crown.  

A tooth suffering with a large abscess might need to be excised and the tooth extracted. Once all infected tissues have been removed Dr. David Hae-Jung Kim will suture your gums.

Dr. David Hae-Jung Kim will likely prescribe antibiotics and pain management medication to help deal with any lingering infection and help you remain comfortable during the recovery process.  

Once your gums have completely healed Dr. David Hae-Jung Kim can help you understand your options for restoring the tooth. This often calls for inserting a dental implant into the vacant socket or preparing the area to receive a dental bridge.

If you live in the Hanford, California area and you are suffering from a toothache or severely decayed tooth, you should not delay in calling 559-585-1519 to have it treated at Dr. Kim Family Dentistry.