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How long does it take for an abscess to go away after a tooth extraction?
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∙ 14y ago
An abscess will only fully heal when it has been treated with root canal therapy, is drained by a professional or the tooth is extracted. Most dentist will prescribe antibiotics and pain killers to take for 5-7 days. After the 4th day of taking antibiotics you should be able to feel some relief or the abscess might pop and begin to drain. Even if it does pop or the pain goes away it doesnt mean the abscess is gone, you still need dental therapy for it.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 17y ago==ANTIBIOTIC ANSWER== You won't know until you have finished ALL of your antibiotics. Never stop taking antibiotics when you "feel better". After you finish the entire prescription, the dentist will check it to see if you need a second round of antibiotics. Ask your pharmacist for a printout of the medication you are taking to ensure that you don't take anything else that will diminish the effects of the antibiotic.
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∙ 12y agoI'm no doc, but it is usually advise to finish the whole course....unless you are having some kind of reaction...then see you doc immediately
I just got my wisdom teeth out about a week ago, and the doctors told me to take them as long as I needed them and stop when I wasn't in pain anymore. It's not necessary to finish all of the painkillers. Everyone heals differently, so they give enough painkillers for the worst case scenario.
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∙ 17y agoIt should only take a couple of doses to see an improvement.
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∙ 15y agoYou must see a dentist, who will prescibe an antibiotic for seven days.
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∙ 14y agohow quick does a abscess take 2 go away when you are taking antibiotics
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∙ 14y agoyou should only wait a few days, hopefully the dentist has an appointment within a week. Once the antibiotics are in your system for two days you should feel the abscess going down.
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∙ 10y ago5 days to a week.
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How long will it take the tooth to come in after an extraction?
well unless your having a baby tooth extracted there should be no other tooth that comes in.
How long after a molar tooth extraction can you swim?
You should wait at least 4 or 5 days after a molar tooth extraction before you go swimming. This activity can get your blood pumping fast and dislodge the clot giving you dry socket.
How long until you can smoke a bong after tooth extraction?
You can. However it might be illegal in some jurisdictions.
What can happen if you don't fix an infected tooth?
If you have a tooth that has a a root canal, apio. , and a crown and is infected now in the bony area and it needs extraction what will happen if you ignore it too long?
How long is a horse contageous after the abscess dries up?
An abscess is not contagious.
Is slight bleeding after wisdom tooth extraction common and safe?
After a wisdom tooth extraction, slight bleeding is very common. However if it continues after a long period of time (10 minutes-1 hour) see your dentist or a healthcare professional because you may require dissolvable stitches. Good Luck!
What will happen if you swallow the pus formed after tooth extraction for a long time?
Nothing will happen really. But you will feel nauseated because it tastes and smell bad.
How long does a tooth extraction hole stay open?
The blood clot may stay in the root or hole of the extracted tooth for as long as two to four weeks, it all is determined by what type of tooth was extracted. Your best bet is to follow the rinsing directions of your dentist and all will go as directed.
What do you do after a tooth extraction and how long will it bleed for?
after a tooth extraction just be careful not to disturb the clot formation process....by sipping through a straw,smoking,rinsing.and spiting...the quicker the clot gets formed the faster the bleeding will stop....typically by applying pressure on the extraction site by biting on the gauze given by the doctor and holding it for 45mins to 1hour reduces the bleeding till gradually its gone...if bleeding gets worse check with your doctor
What is a gumboil?
A gumboil is usually caused by an abscess at the root of the tooth. Often, this abscess is caused by food caught in pockets at the gumline. The infection forms at the root, and then eats away at the gum tissue, eventually creating a channel that leads to the gum surface. Once the channel reaches the gum surface, it appears to be a pimple or raised, white growth. Gumboils often (though not always) hurt, and sometimes the tooth feels raised or displaced. Gumboils should always be attended to by a dentist, because even drainage and an easing of symptoms doesn't mean the problem is solved, as the infection usually remains at the root of the tooth. If untreated in the long term, gumboils can cause tooth and even bone loss, as the infection dissolves the bone surrounding the root of the tooth.
You had all your teeth pulled 4 days ago and you are still very swollen how long will the swelling last?
Following tooth extraction swelling can last up to a week.
What happens if you rinsed and had warm soup after tooth extraction?
Tooth extraction leaves a gaping hole in the gum and jawbone structure. The extraction results in bleeding which needs to be prevented. The natural clotting system creates a blood clot in the socket where the tooth was removed, and thus stops the bleeding. Rinsing too soon can dislodge and remove the clot resulting in more bleeding, which can cause stomach upset, and if uncontrolled, loss of too much blood which could be dangerous. It also exposes the wound to possible infection. It is best to follow the instruction "not to rinse" to prevent complications which could be dangerous and expensive to correct. The "no rinse" rule should be included on a standard patient instruction sheet that you get following a tooth extraction. There will be a number of important things on there, like "do not use drinking straws" for a while.
