First we find out what it is, and only then we learn how to treat flux. This is an acute inflammation in the connective tissue that surrounds the tooth above the jaw bone. Outwardly, it looks like swelling of the gums, accompanied by swelling on the cheek.
Symptoms of flux are as follows:
- aching pain in the place of the tooth;
- noticeable redness of the gums;
- increased body temperature;
- disgusting state of health;
- exhaustion.
If pressure occurs on the tooth, then the pain intensifies, giving back to the temple, chin or ear. Serious puffiness begins, affecting nearby facial tissues. What are the reasons for the development of this ailment, and how is flux treated?
Flux. Causes
The main reasons for the development of flux include:
- tooth cyst ;
- inflamed gum pocket;
- caries;
- any mechanical damage to the jaw.
The main cause of this disease is an infection that penetrates the dental canals, which later passes to the connective film. The formation of purulent masses, forcing the periosteal film to exfoliate. This leads to inflammation of the tissues that surround the periosteum.
Note that general malaise, high fever and piercing pain in the area of the lesion is the prerogative of middle-aged people, since these processes are not so painful for pensioners and children.
How to treat gum flux
- Treatment depends on the condition of the inflamed tooth, as well as the health of the patient. Of course, you can apply a radical method that will make other advice on how to treat flux pointless. This is his complete "exile." In other words, to destroy the focus of inflammation, you need to open the abscess itself. If at the same time it is necessary to eliminate the affected tooth, then both procedures are performed simultaneously. Of course, surgery occurs under local anesthesia. If after some time the inflammatory processes did not disappear, and the incision did not heal, doctors diagnose an abscess. It is more difficult to treat than the flux itself.
- There are more democratic and proven methods for treating flux. At home, it is very easy to do! If purulent processes have not yet started, then this scourge can be treated with ordinary antibiotics or other anti-inflammatory drugs that your doctor will prescribe. In case of successful treatment, the pain goes away in a few days, and the swelling on the cheek completely subsides.
Important! In no case do not attempt any self-treatment! So say the doctors! This means that no
warming compresses or similar dirty tricks will cure you, but, on the contrary, will start purulent processes. In addition, forget about antibiotics until you get a doctor's consultation. Remember: you do not know and do not need to know other alternative (folk) methods of how to treat flux, since this is completely and completely the prerogative of dentists!
Disease prevention
Timely treatment of dental caries, which is formed during our lives, is the prevention of the prevention of flux. In turn, the prevention of dental caries is constant oral hygiene, as well as a systematic visit to the dentist.