Infection & swelling · East Brisbane
Tooth abscess care
East Brisbane.
Tooth abscess, swelling or a bad taste? Find the source and your next step. Facial swelling needs urgent assessment, even if the pain has eased.
Breathing or swallowing difficulty? Call 000. Eye or neck swelling needs emergency medical care.
Additional imaging and treatment quoted separately.
Above Seasons IGA · Free undercover parking
Treat the source
More than
a course of antibiotics.
An infection may begin inside a tooth, around the gum or near a wisdom tooth. The source determines the treatment.
Inside a tooth
Decay, a crack or trauma can affect the nerve space. Treatment may involve root canal care or removal, depending on whether the tooth can be restored.
Around the gum
Gum pockets or trapped debris may cause local swelling or tenderness. Gum treatment may be needed.
Near a wisdom tooth
A partly erupted tooth can trap food and bacteria. The dentist assesses the area and recommends appropriate wisdom-tooth care.
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Your assessment in East Brisbane
Find the source.
Plan the right care.
Antibiotics are not automatically needed and do not replace treatment of the underlying problem. Do not use leftover or someone else’s antibiotics.
Assess the swelling
We ask when it began, how quickly it is changing and whether you have fever or feel unwell.
Examine and investigate
The dentist checks the tooth, gum and surrounding tissues. X-rays and other imaging are used when clinically indicated.
Explain treatment and follow-up
Depending on the source, care may include drainage, gum care, root canal treatment or tooth removal. We explain options and costs.
Your care, explained
A clear plan.
Your decision.
Understand the findings, suitable options and costs before deciding on treatment.
View assessment feesIncludes one dental X-ray.
Additional imaging and treatment are discussed and quoted before you proceed.OPG $250 or CBCT $360, only when clinically indicated.Treatment at the same visit depends on clinical needs, available time and your consent.
Practical, temporary care
While arranging care
Pain may ease when an abscess drains, but this does not mean the infection has resolved.
- Do not squeeze, cut or try to drain an abscess yourself.
- Use medicines only as directed by a dentist, doctor or pharmacist.
- Seek urgent help if swelling spreads or your general condition worsens.
EasyCare Family Dental
Local care.
A clear way forward.
Suite 103, 33 Lytton Road East Brisbane, QLD 4169
Above Seasons IGA, with free undercover parking underneath.
Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Meet your dentist
Dr Majid Serpoosh
Emergency, restorative, root canal and surgical dental care, with clear explanations and an agreed treatment plan.
Meet Dr MajidQuick answers
Clear answers.
Less uncertainty.
Dental infection questions, without the long detour.
Can a tooth infection be painless?
Yes. Pain may be mild or temporarily improve after drainage, while the cause remains. A gum boil, pus, bad taste or swelling still needs dental assessment.
Can antibiotics cure a tooth abscess on their own?
Antibiotics may be needed in selected circumstances, such as spreading infection or systemic illness. They do not remove decay, clean an infected root canal or otherwise treat the source by themselves.
What does a gum boil or bad taste mean?
A pimple-like swelling, pus or an unpleasant taste can occur when an infected area drains. Do not squeeze it. Arrange an assessment and mention any facial swelling, fever or worsening symptoms.
Will I need a root canal or an extraction?
Not necessarily. Treatment depends on whether the infection comes from the tooth, gum or wisdom-tooth area and whether the affected tooth can be restored. We discuss suitable options after examination.
When should I go to hospital instead?
Breathing or swallowing difficulty, swelling around the eye or neck, or serious illness requires emergency medical care. Rapidly increasing swelling, fever or difficulty opening the mouth also needs urgent professional advice.
Dental infection care · East Brisbane
Swelling needs a clear plan.
Call to discuss the concern and appointment availability.