Shervin M Louie DDS
Dr. Louie earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry in Los Angeles.
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321 N Larchmont Blvd Suite 622
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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Dr. Louie Invisalign Provider
Dr. Louie has been one of the few Invisalign Premier Providers in the United States. This certificate is only awarded to those who achieved an exceptional level of Invisalign case experience.
Dr. Louie has been named a Top Dentist in the Consumers’ Research Council of America Guide to America's Top Dentists.
Abscessed Tooth
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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.