or visible drainage from the infection site. Dr. Ross highlights a particularly concerning symptom: facial swelling. “If you have facial swelling and cannot reach your dental provider ...

Generally, incision is made through most of the width of the abscess. Once skin incision is made, drainage is done as follows: An opening is made into the abscess using a sinus forceps or a closed ...

The best treatment for any abscess or collection of pus is to drain the same with a liberal incision with dependent drainage. Once an abscess reaches the stage of collection of purulent material ...