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How Can Gum Infection After Tooth Extraction Be Treated?
I had half of my wisdom tooth taken out 2 days ago, they kept the root in as it was too close to the nerve. Anyway, I've been doing everything the dentist said to do, like take my antibiotics 3x a day and warm salt washes. But I looked at my mouth earlier and near my stitches there seems to be a yellowish cover near the extraction site. Is this the healing process or infection?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your query, you have symptoms of gum infection after tooth extraction which is a normal part of healing process. There is the formation of the clot, so you need not worry.
I would suggest:
- Do warm saline rinses several times a day.
- Maintain proper oral hygiene specially area of extracted tooth.
- Take tablet Advil for pain and swelling.
- Avoid eating from affected side.
The condition will resolve in 3 to 5 days with above treatment. If condition persists for more than a week, then consult an oral surgeon for the proper diagnosis.
The doctor may order X-ray to check the position of the tooth, may clean the site with betadine for few days regularly and prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your query, you have symptoms of gum infection after tooth extraction which is a normal part of healing process. There is the formation of the clot, so you need not worry.
I would suggest:
- Do warm saline rinses several times a day.
- Maintain proper oral hygiene specially area of extracted tooth.
- Take tablet Advil for pain and swelling.
- Avoid eating from affected side.
The condition will resolve in 3 to 5 days with above treatment. If condition persists for more than a week, then consult an oral surgeon for the proper diagnosis.
The doctor may order X-ray to check the position of the tooth, may clean the site with betadine for few days regularly and prescribe antibiotics (amoxicillin).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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