What is dental abscess incision and drainage?
Dental abscesses are an infection of the tooth which results in a pocket of pus. Dental abscess incision and drainage refers to the drainage of pus through an incision into the abscess of the affected tooth.
Why do you need dental abscess incision and drainage?
Dental abscess incision and drainage is necessary in order to prevent worsening of the infection, to help you reduce and manage your pain, and to help the affected tooth to better heal. You may experience the following symptoms when you have a dental abscess:
- Tenderness of your tooth and surrounding area
- Intense, throbbing pain
- Lingering sensitivity to hot and cold
- Fever
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Difficulty swallowing
What can you expect when undergoing dental abscess incision and drainage?
During Dental Abscess Incision and Drainage
You will likely be under local anesthesia. Your dentist will make an incision into the abscess of the affected tooth, or drill a hole into the pulp chamber, and drain the pus. Antibiotics and painkillers will be prescribed to help reduce the infection and manage the pain.
Once the infection has subsided, you may be offered the option of saving the tooth through root canal treatment.
After Dental Abscess Incision and Drainage
You will need to consume soft foods and avoid hard foods that could get stuck in the affected tooth site or that could dislodge the drain. Do avoid hot foods too as that could promote bleeding.
You can apply a warm compress to the outside of your face and gently massage it – this will help the infection drain and promote healing. You can sleep with your head elevated to help reduce swelling.
Why choose Novena Surgery for dental abscess incision and drainage?
Doctors who choose to perform dental abscess incision and drainge at Novena Surgery will perform the procedure in one of four modular operating theaters with cable-less pendant systems, allowing doctors to operate free of stray wiring obstruction.
Post-procedure, patients can choose to recover in one of Novena Surgery’s comfortable private suites, or in our 12-bed recovery unit under the care of well-trained nursing staff.
Waiting times are also shortened as patients need only turn up half-an-hour before their surgery, and be checked into the ward within 10 minutes of arrival.
Patients’ companions have the option of patronising Velocity, Square and Square 2 shopping malls that are seamlessly integrated with Novena Medical Centre, the building housing Novena Surgery.
I want to undergo dental abscess incision and drainage in Novena Surgery but I do not have a dentist in mind yet.
This list consists of dentists who commonly perform dental abscess incision and drainage at Novena Surgery – contact us at +65-6254 9331 or admin@novenasurgery.com.sg and we will help you book a consultation appointment with a dentist from the list.
| Name of Dentist | Name of Dental Clinic | Dental Clinic Address | Dental Clinic Opening Hours |
| Dr Clement Lye | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Janice Wu | Ashford Dental Centre | 215 Upper Thomson Rd, Thomson Ridge, Singapore 574349 | Mon – Fri: 9 AM to 9 PM Sat & Sun: 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Dr Terry Teo | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
| Dr Aidan Yeo | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Ong Yean Sze | Kids Dental World | Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital 38 Irrawaddy Road, #08-33, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Ng Chee Hon | Oral Maxillofacial & Implant Clinic (OMIC) | Royal Square Medical Centre 101 Irrawaddy Road, #11-04 Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 8:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Winston Tan | Winston Tan Oral Maxillofacial Surgery | 38 Irrawaddy Road, #11-43/44/45/46, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Md Badrun Nafis | Q&M Dental Group | 238 Thomson Road #02-47 Novena Square, Singapore 307683 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Nicole Ann Lee | An Dental Clinic | International Building (Next to Lido) 360 Orchard Road #03-06/07, Singapore 238869 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Toh Siew Luan | Thomson Dental Centre | #07-08/16-19, Novena Specialist Centre, 8 Sinaran Drive, Singapore 307470 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Swati Kapila | GPA Dentalcare & GPA Centre For Dentistry | 101 Thomson Road, #01-96 to 99, United Square, Singapore 307591 | 9am to 8pm (Monday and Thursday) 9pm to 9pm (Tuesday and Wednesday) 9am to 6pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays) |
| Dr Andrew Ow | AOMF Surgery | 101 Irrawaddy Rd, #10-09 Royal Square At Novena, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Mohamed Shafiq | Q & M Dental Centre | 180 Kitchener Road #B1 – 13 / 14 City Square Mall, Singapore 208539 | Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Sun: 9:00am to 8:00pm |
| Dr Tabitha Chng | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Samintharaj Kumar | Nuffield Dental Jewel | 05-01, Wheelock Place, 501 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238880 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Pauline Lee | My First Dentist – Paediatric Specialist | 101 Irrawaddy Road, #10-07, Royal Square Medical Centre, Singapore 329565 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 8:30am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Yong Loong Tee | TP Dental | The Penthouse, 391B Orchard Road, #26-01, Ngee Ann City Tower B, Singapore 238874 | MON – FRI: 8:30AM – 7:00PM SAT: 8:00AM – 5:00PM SUN & PH: 9:30AM – 1:00PM |
| Dr Jovena Chan | My Little Teeth Children’s Dental Clinic | Lucky Plaza, 304 Orchard Rd, #05-52, Singapore 238863 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 2:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Ong Teng Sin | ARKIDENTAL | 1 Kim Seng Promenade, #03-123 Great World, Singapore 237994 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 9:00pm Saturday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Eric Lye | The Oral Maxillofacial Practice | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, #11-55/56, Singapore 329563 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Serena Yu Berthelsen | Cluny Court Family Dental – Paediatric Dentist | 501 Bukit Timah Rd, #02-18 Cluny Court, Singapore 259760 | Monday to Saturday: 10:00am to 7:00pm Sun: 10:00am to 3:00pm |
| Dr Debbie Hong | Specialist Oral Surgeons | 6 Napier Road #07-17 Gleneagles Medical Centre, Singapore 258499 | Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 12:30pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |
| Dr Juliet Tay | The Implant and Oral Surgery Centre (IOSC) | 10 Sinaran Dr, #11-25/26, Singapore 307506 | Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 1:00pm Sun & Public Holiday: Closed |