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How To Remove Abscess Formed After Tooth Extraction?

hi about three weeks ago I had a tooth extracted which was infected. the dentist believed it was connected with my sinus cavity.... I have bad teeth and am getting dentures. out of all the teeth being pulled this one developed an absess like bumb right above the socket on my gums its been hurting this whole time the doc put me on a heavy antibiotic but it isn't going away. my dentist cant get me in for a while, and hasn't looked at it what should I do. I have a history of severe tooth infections resulting in hospitialization
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the bump or growth at the site of extraction could be a socket granuloma. consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get a radiograph done to rule out any residual infection and oroantral fistula. if there is infection still you need to get it curretted irrigated with betadine and saline. if there is a socket granuloma, then it has to be removed surgically.
i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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How To Remove Abscess Formed After Tooth Extraction?

Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query. the bump or growth at the site of extraction could be a socket granuloma. consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get a radiograph done to rule out any residual infection and oroantral fistula. if there is infection still you need to get it curretted irrigated with betadine and saline. if there is a socket granuloma, then it has to be removed surgically. i hope my answer will help you, take care.