Your dental professional might take any or all of these steps:
Prescribe Antibiotics: The first step in treating a fistula is to treat the underlying infection. Usually, a prescription of antibiotics is in order. You can only help by rinsing with an antibacterial product.
Perform/Recommend a Procedure: If your dentist diagnoses a dental abscess associated with the fistula, they'll recommend a root canal or an extraction. If there's no abscess, the treatment will depend on the core cause of the infection.
Drain the Pus: In a few cases, the dentist might remove the fistula pus to help with the healing. As we noted before, please don't try this at home.
Advise Prevention of Future Fistulas: Because oral issues are usually the cause of a dental fistula, engaging in proper oral care will help prevent a fistula from forming. Your dental pro will want to make sure that you:
- Brush your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste.
- Clean between your teeth daily with floss or another interdental device.
- Schedule regular dental check-ups.