Question 1

how long does it take for the root of a tooth to die from abscess?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usually if a tooth has become infected in the nerve canal, then it is hard to place a time frame on when the tooth will "die."  some teeth actually die and never abscess, the roots being naturally filled in or calcified.  If there is a question of symptoms, then you may want to have it checked out before you start developing more severe symptoms- pain, swelling, etc.

Question 2

how long does it take to die from a tooth infection or tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

No time frame: Although death from a tooth infection is rare, it can happen. The sooner you treat the problem the better off you will be.

Question 3

how much time does it take for a nerve to die in a tooth?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Pulp (nerve and vessels) can die soon after tooth injury or slowly over several years due to an advancing cavity or crack. A dead nerve is not a good thing since pain may only temporarily subside but now there is risk of infection and loss of bone and possibly the tooth if the "dead" nerve is not treated

Question 4

does a upper or lower tooth extraction site  take longer to heal. or is it the same healing time?

Accepted Answer

Not the tooth: It's the complexity of the extraction. And sometimes it's just how traumatized the tissue becomes.

Question 5

given penicillin 500mg for a tooth infection. says take every 6 hrs for 7 days. can i take one dose late daily? i sometimes sleep longer than 6 hours.

Accepted Answer

Yes: The easy answer is yes.  If your 30 min late on a dose it's not a huge deal.  Just try to stick to the 6hr time frame as close as you can.  If you're getting the appropriate total dosage in each 12-hr period you should be fine.

Question 6

does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

Accepted Answer

: Possibly. No two extractions are exactly alike. The procedure can be done under local anesthetic. Regarding how much anesthetic and the type, it is usually the same, but may vary slightly based on your specific circumstances. Either way, the tooth is coming out and you're not going to feel any pain.

Question 7

when children have rotten baby teeth do they take longer to fall out curious

Accepted Answer

If : If a baby or childâ€™s tooth or teeth are rotted; do not recommend that it be handled by removing it yourself or just waiting for it to fall out. Each place where there is a baby tooth, an adult tooth will grow in as the child gets older. It the baby tooth comes out too early, surrounding teeth may start to move into that spot.  By, the time that the adult tooth comes in there may not be enough room for it, so that the tooth grows in crooked. If the child has rotten teeth, this can negatively impact self esteem. The baby teeth need to be in place so that the child can chew properly and for the development of his or her speech.  A baby tooth that is rotten should be evaluated by a dentist who may elect to fill the cavity, put on a crown or in some cases pull the tooth (possibly putting in a bridge).  If the child does not get dental care, this could lead to tooth pain and infection.  A rotten tooth should not take longer to fall out.

Question 8

how long can i expect my recovery to take after having all four wisdom teeth extracted? i'm 26, which i know is a little old to have your wisdom teeth out, and i've read that the recovery time is longer in adults. mine are all partially erupted, which i t

Accepted Answer

You : You are not that old! wisdom teeth are sometimes extracted on much older adults.

Recovery time not only varies from patient to patient, but from tooth to tooth. Just because the tooth is partially erupted doesn't mean the roots aren't hooked, or that it won't be a difficult extraction. Many things can happen; teeth sometimes break, resulting in a more invasive procedure.

You will be sore for a few days, you might get some swelling, and you may feel like you have a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. These symptoms are all normal.

Your dentist/oral surgeon will prescribe the proper pain meds and advise you on post operative procedures in regards to minimizing discomfort.

Hope this info helps.

Question 9

out of the three, which one takes longer to fix: widely spaced teeth, really crowded teeth, or crooked teeth?

Accepted Answer

Guess at lottery: All the situations you mentioned will take time. And you do not to rush things with orthodontics.  Most conditions can be fixed with braces alone, but sometimes surgery is needed.  I see your age is 44, with that you definitely want to take time moving teeth.  Moving them too fast as a adult could cause more trouble than you think.  Like root resorption.

Question 10

can it take longer for gums to heal after teeth extraction if you have gum disease ?

Accepted Answer

It can...: Gum disease typically occurs when gum tissue is aggravated by excessive plaque and bacteria combined with poor oral hygiene.  When gum disease is not managed, this can result in the delayed healing of surgical areas, not to mention an increased risk of infection.  My best advise is to see your dentist and hygienist before any oral surgery.

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How much time does it take for a nerve to die in a tooth?

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Does a upper or lower tooth extraction site take longer to heal. or is it the same healing time?

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Given penicillin 500mg for a tooth infection. says take every 6 hrs for 7 days. can i take one dose late daily? i sometimes sleep longer than 6 hours.

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Does a surgical extraction for a partially broken wisdom tooth take much longer than a simple extraction and can it be done under local anesthetic only? are the type and amount of local anesthetic used the same as for a simple extraction?

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When children have rotten baby teeth do they take longer to fall out curious

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How long can i expect my recovery to take after having all four wisdom teeth extracted? i'm 26, which i know is a little old to have your wisdom teeth out, and i've read that the recovery time is longer in adults. mine are all partially erupted, which i t

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Out of the three, which one takes longer to fix: widely spaced teeth, really crowded teeth, or crooked teeth?

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Can it take longer for gums to heal after teeth extraction if you have gum disease ?

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