A member asked:

Wisdom tooth removal infection won't go away. do you have any suggestions?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Determine the cause: Why is the infection still present? Exposed bone? Broken root tip? Foreign body? Non-responsive antibiotic? The dentist who extracted the tooth should address these issues, and try a different antibiotic if s/he feels this one is not helping.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Return to dentist: If infection persists or increases after 1 week, you should see your dentist/oral surgeon to exclude any pathologic disorder like dry socket.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Oral surgeon: I suspect your tooth was extracted by a general dentist. See an oral surgeon. Oral surgeons routinely take care of complex wisdom tooth problems.

Answered 8/8/2015

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