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How do you determine if dry socket from wisdom tooth is infected?
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∙ 11y ago
- it is inflamed
- you have a fever
- there is a bad taste in your mouth
- you have difficulty swallowing
- swelling and discomfort worsens
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How do you treat infected wisdom tooth?
Get it pulled out.
When does a wisdom tooth need to be surgically removed?
Wisdom tooth extraction requires an oral surgeon when the wisdom tooth is compacted, or when the area around the tooth is infected.
Can you tell me why there is pus in my lower left wisdom tooth socket The tooth was extracted 16 days ago and today my face was swollen. There was a white spot where the socket was and pus came out.?
Sounds like you might have a small piece of food get into the socket, and now the socket has become infected. You need to get back to your dentist, have him clean it out and get on some antibiotics. You don't want the infection to spread. Remember your face is pretty close to your brain!
Should you use ice or heat to ease the pain of an infected wisdom tooth area?
Ice
Can you remove a wisdom tooth if it is still infected?
You need to treat the infected tooth with a dose of antibiotics first then you can remove it!!!
Can an infected socket cause the adjoining tooth to be loose?
An infected socket has a potential of bone loss, if the infection persists for too long. Presence of socket means that a tooth has been extracted out recently. Normally this socket should be filled with regrowth of bone with passage of time, but if it gets infected, there is no bone deposition until infection resides. And if infection persists, the acidic medium caused by pus starts dissolving the surrounding bone tissues as well. Result will be... an adjoining tooth becomes loose!!!!
Why wont my socket heal after a tooth extraction 3 weeks ago and is now heavly infected?
Sometimes bacteria gets in the socket or there is a small piece of extracted tooth left in the socket. It is important to be treated with an anti biotic to heal your infection.
A painful hole has developed in your gums where you had a wisdom tooth extracted over a year ago what is going on?
it is probably infected
Can your wisdom teeth become infected after they have been removed?
An infected wisdom tooth can definitely become dangerous to your health. Any infection could potentially be life threatening if not taken care of.
I've Had one wisdom tooth extracted..can i work out?
Not for about 4 days until a blot clot forms in the socket. If it gets dislodged when working out you can get dry socket and it is not good...be careful.
Is it necessary to take out a wisdom tooth that has a sinus infection?
Yes, Because I personally would not want a infected tooth in my mouth. I would like to get that tooth out because I would not want to have to deal with that breath taking pain.
You took 1600 mg of ibuprofen will you survive?
I just my last 2 for an infected tooth socket, (dry socket) I have now had 16oomg...will write back tomorrow if alive...OF COURSE its ok!!!
