How do i get rid of a tooth abcess? can i pop it on my own?!

How do i get rid of a tooth abcess? can i pop it on my own?

An infected tooth, or abscess as they are called are extremely painful. PLEASE see a Dentist or take a trip to your local ER as soon as possible as this CANNOT be fixed on its own. Antibiotics and pain medication that the Doctor will prescribe will eventually help the tooth become less infected but once you stop antibiotics the infection WILL return and is usually much more painful the second time around. Infection from an abscess tooth can spread to the throat causing an airway obstruction and can spread to the heart and brain and cause very severe problems and sometimes fatal complications. As a dentist we always recommend trying to save the tooth by having a root canal, but in a financial situation an extraction may be your best choice. PLEASE see a dentist in your area to discuss a treatment as this can become extremely painful. Also try using COLD compresses, do NOT use heat as this can cause the infection to worsen and spread and become more painful.