Online Dental Insurance, Will Leaving An Abscess-Risk In My Mouth Put My Other teeth at Risk?
I had bad teeth for many years due to not being able to afford dental care. I believe I now may have a dental abscess in the back bottom right of my mouth. I know that that tooth as been hurting me on and off for some time. I am trying my best to take care of my teeth at home by brushing more often and flossing at least twice a day. I also rinse my mouth out at least three times a day with warm salt water to kill any infections. If I do not see a dentist will it spread to my other teeth?
Answer: If nothing is done, dental decay can spread to other neighboring teeth. In addition dental abscess should never go untreated. Not only is an abscess very painful but they can start to cause major health issues if left untreated. Keeping a clean mouth and rinsing out with warm salt water may help you avoid getting a dental abscess but not forever if the tooth decay is not treated. It is very important that you see a dentist right way in order to resolve your dental issues. Your teeth will not get better on their own.
If you are delaying your dental care due to cost factors see if the dentist is willing to take a payment plan or find a dentist that is willing to work with you on payments. You may want to looking into getting a low cost dental HMO insurance plan to help you with the cost of your dental care needs.
Other option would be going to a dental school normally dental school are much cheaper and will generally work with you in regards to payment.
