Question 1

how do i know if my wisdom tooth extraction is infected?

Accepted Answer

See the dentist: If the area is infected you may have persistent pain, pus discharging from the area, may develop fevers, swelling and redness in the area.  If you have a serious concern, go back and see the person who extracted the tooth.

Question 2

what to use to clean infected wisdom tooth extraction site?

Accepted Answer

Not your job: Don't clean the extractin site.  The healing tissue cannot be disturbed otherwise you will get a painful dry socket.  It most likely is not infected - even though you think it is, you do not know what to look for.  Only if the dentist determines there is infection in the area, then he will give you an antibiotic to take.  Do not make assumptions about what you see. - dentist needs to see.

Question 3

infected gum after tooth extraction with ulcers?

Accepted Answer

Dry socket???: May depend upon the tooth that was extracted and if there was infection there prior to having it taken out.  Time frame is also important- was it taken out recently or a few days have gone by?  Call the dentist/oral surgeon

Question 4

had tooth extraction yesterday. but now there seems salty liquid coming from tooth. no blood when i spit. the tooth was infected before extraction. ?

Accepted Answer

Draining infection ?: Very well might be. If the infection clears up an you still have that taste, see your dentist. All the best...

Question 5

hi. been having difficulty breathing and irregular heartbeat the past 3 weeks. the breathing is worse if i lay down. it started after a tooth extraction 3 weeks ago (they had to remove some of my gums that was infected around the tooth). any tips?

Accepted Answer

: Your symptoms are serious and it those symptoms are related to the tooth extraction, acute endocarditis (heart valve infection) and heart failure need to be ruled out. However, a significant pulmonary infection can also cause those symptoms but fever and cough are also present. You need to go to ER right away.

Question 6

can a wisdom tooth extraction site get infected 3 weeks after removal? i'm having some mouth pains around where they were pulled and some in my neck.

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible that you may have lodged some food debris in the healing extraction socket or that there are some spicules of bone or tooth debris that is still in the socket and is exfoliating.  Swelling and bleeding would be  indications of infection.  It's unlikely a dry socket.    Neck pain can  possibly be  muscle strain or TMJ from procedure .  Contact the oral surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 7

had a left up molar tooth extraction for infected tooth which includes a bone graft.  how long should i wait before resuming vigorous exercise?

Accepted Answer

2-3 weeks: If your exercise is really rigorous then 2-3 weeks would be a good idea, but most of the time you can resume normal activities with in a week to 10 days.  If your surgeon secured the graft well you could resume even sooner.  Check in with him/her.

Question 8

i have a deep and very painful hole in my first molar which has given me sleepless nights, i live in nigeria and as a student i cannot afford the very best dental treatment, i'm considering a tooth extraction but i'm afraid of the pain and possible infect

Accepted Answer

U really should try: to save the tooth.Get on antibiotics and c a dentist.

Question 9

is it normal to need a tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A tooth extraction is very common and a dentist can probably address the incidence. I know that it is less common for young people today because dentists have found ways to protect teeth compared to people my age (58). Still, any procedure, dental or medical, should be performed only after informed consent. I hope this helps, best wishes.

Question 10

why would you have unsuccessful tooth extraction?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: If the tooth is removed, then the extraction is successful. There can be instances where for various reasons, the dentist may need to leave a small piece of tooth. Usually there would be more damage in removing the small piece rather than leaving it. However, a patient should always be informed if this is the case. In addition, follow up care may be needed if a piece of tooth left causes issues.

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Hi. been having difficulty breathing and irregular heartbeat the past 3 weeks. the breathing is worse if i lay down. it started after a tooth extraction 3 weeks ago (they had to remove some of my gums that was infected around the tooth). any tips?

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Can a wisdom tooth extraction site get infected 3 weeks after removal? i'm having some mouth pains around where they were pulled and some in my neck.

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Had a left up molar tooth extraction for infected tooth which includes a bone graft. how long should i wait before resuming vigorous exercise?

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I have a deep and very painful hole in my first molar which has given me sleepless nights, i live in nigeria and as a student i cannot afford the very best dental treatment, i'm considering a tooth extraction but i'm afraid of the pain and possible infect

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