HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Painful Molar Due To Infection. Extraction Advised. Need Help

Hi Dr.Bhati,
I have a molar tooth at the back of my mouth that is painful at times . My dentist said that the gum around the tooth is infected with bacteria and needs to have it extracted.I don't want to pull this tooth before trying other options.What other options is there to get rid of this pocket of bacteria in the gum around the tooth ?Thank you for your time. and I await your response to my problem.
Wed, 22 May 2013
Report Abuse
Dentist,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Usually,in cases of mild periodontitis with pocket formation,deep scaling and root planning has to be done.
Tissue grafting has to be done if necessary.
But if the tooth is severely compromised with periodontal infection,prognosis after retaining tooth will be poor.
In such cases,tooth has to be extracted.
Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics.
I would suggest you to proceed the treatment as per your dentist"s advice.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful

3 Doctors agree with this answer

Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Periodontitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Painful Molar Due To Infection. Extraction Advised. Need Help

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Usually,in cases of mild periodontitis with pocket formation,deep scaling and root planning has to be done. Tissue grafting has to be done if necessary. But if the tooth is severely compromised with periodontal infection,prognosis after retaining tooth will be poor. In such cases,tooth has to be extracted. Take complete course of antibiotics-analgesics. I would suggest you to proceed the treatment as per your dentist s advice. Maintain oral hygiene well. Take care.