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How To Keep Tooth Socket Clean From Infections?

my tooth got knocked out about 3 hours ago, the whole tooth root and everything. i can not afford to go get it fixed right now and the tooth next to the hole is loose too... how do i keep my tooth socket clean from infections or getting an absested tooth.. i still have my whole tooth in a glass of milk..
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
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Read your query.

If you have mentioned that you want the same tooth back ,it all depends on many criteria including your gum conditions,time elapsed after the tooth fall and many other factors.

If the tooth has fallen naturally and the socket is bleeding ,application of pressure with a clean gauge is advised .If pain ibuprofen will help(if not allergic to any medication.

Do salt water gargling.

Visit your dentist and evaluate the adjacent loose tooth.If cannot be saved ,have it extracted.Tooth replacement can be done once the socket is healed.

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How To Keep Tooth Socket Clean From Infections?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. If you have mentioned that you want the same tooth back ,it all depends on many criteria including your gum conditions,time elapsed after the tooth fall and many other factors. If the tooth has fallen naturally and the socket is bleeding ,application of pressure with a clean gauge is advised .If pain ibuprofen will help(if not allergic to any medication. Do salt water gargling. Visit your dentist and evaluate the adjacent loose tooth.If cannot be saved ,have it extracted.Tooth replacement can be done once the socket is healed. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.