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Help: i was diagnosed with infected bone in the lower jaw/tooth area?
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Osteomylitis: Usually a course of antibiotics does the trick.Should resolve in 7 to 10 days.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Osteomyelitis: Osteomyelitis can be resilient and shouldn't be taken lightly. See an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Your treatment may include removal of the sequestrum, surgical deridement, and/or antibiotics. Early containment of the bony infection is desirable.
Answered 9/29/2016
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