Dental abscess drainage is an essential procedure performed to treat a tooth abscess, which is a pocket of pus that forms due to infection in the tooth or surrounding gum tissue. An abscess can cause severe pain, swelling, and in some cases, fever, making prompt treatment necessary to prevent the infection from spreading.

The procedure involves making a small incision in the abscess to drain the pus, followed by cleaning the area and administering antibiotics if necessary. In some cases, a root canal may also be required to remove the infected pulp and seal the tooth to prevent further infection.

Dental abscess drainage can provide immediate relief from pain and swelling, and with proper follow-up care, it can prevent the spread of infection to other parts of the body.