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Lemons Dental is taking Dentistry to the next level by partnering with Service Foods
Service Foods is a provider of all natural, gourmet foods that are delivered to your door.  They make eating right easy.  Dr. Lemons joined forces with Service Foods as their Dental Expert.  Recent studies have indicated the periodontal disease has similar bacteria and germs as those that clog arteries and cause heart attacks and strokes.  Heart disease is the number one killer in our country and Dr. Lemons believes that he if he can help people understand the importance of daily brushing, flossing and regular dental visits along with a healthy and balanced diet, their risks for heart disease can be lowered.  Contact our office for more information at 770.418.1414 or check out Service Foods at www.servicefoods.com.

 

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Our team of dental specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your teeth and gums. Please use our dental library to learn more about dental problems and treatments available. If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, contact us.





Treatment of an abscessed tooth

An abscessed tooth is a pocket of pus, usually caused by some kind of infection and the spread of bacteria from the root of the tooth to the tissue just below or near the tooth.

In general, a tooth that has become abscessed is one whose underlying pulp (the tooth's soft core) has become infected or swollen. The pulp contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue, and lies within the tooth. It extends from the crown of the tooth, to the tip of the root, in the bone of the jaws.

An abscessed tooth can be an extremely painful condition.

In some cases, antibiotics are administered in an attempt to kill an infection. If antibiotics are ineffective and an abscess is shown to be damaging the pulp or lower bony structures, a root canal procedure may be needed to remove the dead pulp and restore the tooth to a healthy state.
 

















Dentist - Suwanee, Lemons Dental, 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Building B, Suwanee GA, 30024 770-418-1414