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Suggest Treatment For Swelling On Gums After Tooth Extraction
Question: I just had 4 teeth extracted on Monday and a top denture put in. I knew there would be swelling, but I believe I now have a sinus infection. I am scared of post-op infections as I had my left hip replaced, caught staph, coded twice, required blood and had to have 7 more surgeries and was left with permanent disfigurement in my left buttock and leg areas. Is a sinus infection dangerous after teeth extractions?
Brief Answer:
sinusitis, oroantral fistula, Antibiotics, antihistamines, surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the sinus infection is concerned i have two possibilities.
It can be a sinus infection denovo(separate sinus infection) or it can be a complication of extraction resulting in oroantral fistula. This complication occurs when you get the molars removed and if the roots of the molars are very near to the floor of the maxillary sinus.
Nothing to worry, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination(if you are not allergic). You need to get some investigations done like orthopantomograph to confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly. If there is just a sinus infection without oroantral fistula then antihistamines and antibiotics will clear the sinusitis.
If there is oraoantral fistula, then it has to be treated surgically.
Sinus infection following extraction is not dangerous, it can be managed. Nothing to get panic.
I hope i have answered your query. If any queries are there, then reply me back. Take care.
sinusitis, oroantral fistula, Antibiotics, antihistamines, surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
As far as the sinus infection is concerned i have two possibilities.
It can be a sinus infection denovo(separate sinus infection) or it can be a complication of extraction resulting in oroantral fistula. This complication occurs when you get the molars removed and if the roots of the molars are very near to the floor of the maxillary sinus.
Nothing to worry, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole combination(if you are not allergic). You need to get some investigations done like orthopantomograph to confirm the diagnosis.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly. If there is just a sinus infection without oroantral fistula then antihistamines and antibiotics will clear the sinusitis.
If there is oraoantral fistula, then it has to be treated surgically.
Sinus infection following extraction is not dangerous, it can be managed. Nothing to get panic.
I hope i have answered your query. If any queries are there, then reply me back. Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S
Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Practicing since :2007
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