Guidelines
Tooth Infections/Dental Abscess

Tooth Infections/Dental Abscess

Clinical/Diagnostic Considerations

  • Dentistry consult for definitive therapy as dental extraction likely required for definitive therapy.
  • CT scan usually helpful, obtain specimens of abscess fluid for culture.

Infection Prevention and Control

Routine Practices

Most Likely Pathogens

Oral anaerobes

Streptococcus sp.

Empiric Antimicrobials

Usual Duration

7 days