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 ...

Other types of dental abscesses involve the teeth ... or if you also have other symptoms of swelling, drainage from the site, or fever. You also should talk with your care team if gum boils ...

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 ...