Question 1

chronic dental fistula for 1yr caused by tooth extraction, hole in sinus closed now, no sinus symptoms. 2 failed ops. still pus draining. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Infection present: Neutrophils or certain white blood cells are the first line of defense against infection.  This makes up most of the pus you see.  You most likely still have infection present.  Whether it is from dying bone or residual tooth root, or a consistent draining from the sinus.  I wouldn't be able to tell with out an x-ray.  If you have pus draining it could be from another tooth.

Question 2

what is a dental fistula?

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Infection: A dental fistula is caused by an infection.  The infection discharges through the fistula.

Question 3

is a dental fistula an emergency?

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Dental fistula: This is an emergency! a fistula means that an infection has been there so long that it has destroyed the bone from the inside out. This is a sign of a chronic infection which stresses the immune systmen and can cause acchange in insuin levelsand can.

Question 4

what happens if dental fistula remains untreated?

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Infection continues: Without treatment a dental fistula will continue to drain pus and bacteria into the body. There is nothing positive that can happen without proper treatment, please see a dentist.

Question 5

doctors, do you think i can die from a dental fistula?

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Abscess: If you have a fistula, it usually indicates a draining dental abscess. Although very rare nowadays, people have been know to die from a dental abscess. Why take the chance? The tooth needs to be treated regardless. Make the call.

Question 6

is it possible to heal up a dental fistula without the tooth being pulled?

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Sometimes : A fistula forms due to the presence of what is usually an infective or inflammatory reaction of the body. If the tooth has an abscess, then root canal treatment may clear it up.

Question 7

will a dental fistula keep the infection from going systemic?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: A fistula is indication that the abscess is chronic and long overdue for treatment. The infection will fester without care and without notice may spread. Please see a dentist immediately.

Question 8

is a dental gum abscess the same as a gum fistula?

Accepted Answer

Close: Not exactly an abscess is a collection of pus. A gum fistula is a draining sinus.

Question 9

can there be any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: If the abscess and resultant fistula is coming from a necrotic nerve, you can always extract the tooth. If the problem is not from the nerve, but rather from a periodontal pocket, then you don't need root canal therapy but rather you will need periodontal treatment. Either way you need to treat it via a dentist... Sooner or later.

Question 10

are there any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal? answer please!

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the problem is due to periodontitis, then no root canal is needed... Periodontal treatment is indicated. If it is due to an infected nerve, you either need root canal therapy or an extraction... There are no other choices.

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Chronic dental fistula for 1yr caused by tooth extraction, hole in sinus closed now, no sinus symptoms. 2 failed ops. still pus draining. any ideas?

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What is a dental fistula?

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Is a dental fistula an emergency?

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What happens if dental fistula remains untreated?

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Doctors, do you think i can die from a dental fistula?

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Is it possible to heal up a dental fistula without the tooth being pulled?

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Will a dental fistula keep the infection from going systemic?

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Is a dental gum abscess the same as a gum fistula?

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Can there be any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal?

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Are there any treatments for a dental fistula instead of a root canal? answer please!

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