Question 1

after preparing my teeth for a crown ,at te dentist, i had fever, he said i don't need antibiotic, how correct is that?

Accepted Answer

He is correct: Indications for the use of systemic antibiotics in dentistry are very limited, since most dental and gum diseases are best managed by dental intervention and oral hygiene measures. Antibiotic prescribing by dentists may play a major role in the resistant bacterial strains, particularly when there is evidence of misuse.

Question 2

3 yr old had dental surgery this am 4 crowns, 4 fillings. has 103 fever now. dentist said call back in 2 hours. what should i do? worried mom

Accepted Answer

Medicine,fluids,rest: Give him some fever medication, push fluids, keep him resting. Dentist will likely call as you said. Ask about any antibiotics if there was infection noted. Good Luck.

Question 3

could my dental implants be causing my low grade fever and migratory body aches? i have dental implants which were put in in 2008.  one of the crowns recently failed twice so the oral surgeon replaced one of the crowns and laser etched my gums.  a week la

Accepted Answer

In : In rare cases, a patient may have an allergic reaction to implants made of titanium. If that is the case, you may want to consider zirconium implants.

Question 4

had a temp crown put on a lower molar. about a week later i have a small hard lump on my jaw line that i can move with my finger. no fever or obvious swelling but some mild aching. is this concerning or will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Concerning: Advise your dentist of the lesion and have then examine it. Although it may not be swollen, it should be addressed before continuation with crown fabrication.

Question 5

i had a pulpectomy on tooth #19 last wk after i had a temp crown placed but pain returned and is worse.  shouldn't the pain at least be gone until rc?

Accepted Answer

Pulpectomy: Usually it is but each case is different. You may have an infection or there may still be tissue in the canals. Therefore call the dentist who treated you for advice. You may need to be seen sooner than your scheduled appointment. Your own dentist can prescribe antibiotics if necessary and an appropriate pain medication meanwhile.

Question 6

had a temp crown crack can that ever take a part of the remaining tooth with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hopefully not, but yes it can happen.  Best to go back to your dentist to check things out and make you a new temporary.

Question 7

i got a root canal retreated due to an abscess and had a temp crown placed a week or so ago.  i've been nauseous every day since...why?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts: Are you taking antibiotics for the infection? Any pain meds? Most of these problems can be attributed to the meds, not the procedure or the temporary crown. Speak to your treating dentist and let them know what is happening.

Question 8

could a crown lengthening procedure alleviate pain around a tooth? tooth already had rct and currently has a temp crown. pain feels like gum pain between teeth. not sensitive to hot/cold or pressure and the bite has been checked?

Accepted Answer

: Obviously not sensitive to hot/cold since the tooth had root canal therapy. If you have periodontal pocketing and the crown lengthening procedure alleviates the food/bacterial trap you should see relief. Very slight chance of a fracture since not sensitive to pressure, but you never know. If the tooth had 50% bone loss or more, consider an implant root replacement.

Question 9

what tips do you have to avoid fevers?

Accepted Answer

Stay healthy: Avoid close contact with sick people with contagious illnesses,  hand washing remains the single most effective means for the prevention of infection, ultimately leading to possible fever, so keep those hands clean and stay healthy.  Best wishes.

Question 10

what should we do about our childs frequent high fevers (100+)?

Accepted Answer

Give TLC: Do nothing if the fever is under 101, except render tender love and care.

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After preparing my teeth for a crown ,at te dentist, i had fever, he said i don't need antibiotic, how correct is that?

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3 yr old had dental surgery this am 4 crowns, 4 fillings. has 103 fever now. dentist said call back in 2 hours. what should i do? worried mom

A member asked:

Could my dental implants be causing my low grade fever and migratory body aches? i have dental implants which were put in in 2008. one of the crowns recently failed twice so the oral surgeon replaced one of the crowns and laser etched my gums. a week la

A member asked:

Had a temp crown put on a lower molar. about a week later i have a small hard lump on my jaw line that i can move with my finger. no fever or obvious swelling but some mild aching. is this concerning or will it go away?

A member asked:

I had a pulpectomy on tooth #19 last wk after i had a temp crown placed but pain returned and is worse. shouldn't the pain at least be gone until rc?

A member asked:

Had a temp crown crack can that ever take a part of the remaining tooth with it?

A member asked:

I got a root canal retreated due to an abscess and had a temp crown placed a week or so ago. i've been nauseous every day since...why?

A member asked:

Could a crown lengthening procedure alleviate pain around a tooth? tooth already had rct and currently has a temp crown. pain feels like gum pain between teeth. not sensitive to hot/cold or pressure and the bite has been checked?

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What tips do you have to avoid fevers?

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What should we do about our childs frequent high fevers (100+)?

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