what to do if i have got an infection in my wisdom tooth?

Question

Willcefdinir help wisdom tooth infections?

Answer 1

Get it extracted: For any other tooth it would be advisable to try and save the tooth. A wisdom tooth can be removed and you won't miss it. Now, if the tooth or teeth directly in front of that wisdom tooth are missing, then there may be reasons to keep. See your dentist for the best evaluation and diagnosis.

Answer 2

See your local dds: You will need to see your local dentist who can evaluate you and perhaps take an x-ray to determine if you have a wisdom tooth problem or is it something else that needs to be treated.

Answer 3

No good infections.: If you believe you have an oral infection then the best thing to do is see a dentist. They can give more answers and if need be...Give an antibiotic. Any infection could be life threatening depending on your general health and your body's ability to fight it off. Still, the easiest way to get an answe is go to the doctor's office and don't rely on this or a phone diagnosis.

Answer 4

Possibly yes: There are fascial spaces in the layers of the airways that can become infected and spread rapidly due to an infected wisdom tooth. This can certainly become life threatening. Remember that the mouth is close to the eye, brain, and other important structures that can become affected by an infected tooth. The body is resilient, but needs to be taken care of.

Answer 5

Yes: Any infection should be taken seriously and evaluated by a doctor.

Answer 6

It can be.: If the tooth is badly infected it can spread through an area in the back of your throat and down your neck. This is called ludwig's angina, a life threatening condition in which the swelling can block off your trachea blocking off breathing. These infections are not common but can spread quickly and are thus true dental emergencies.

Answer 7

Rarely: Rarely, but wisdom teeth should be evaluated by an oral surgeon before serious problems occur.

Answer 8

Pain and Swelling: Pain and excessive swelling plus elevated temperature are the most commons signs. Some swelling and pain is expected. The skin in area of the swelling may be warm to the touch as well.

Answer 9

Pain: The pain from an extraction should decrease each day and if this is not occurring and the pain is increasing it may have become infected. Other signs would be persistent swelling and a constant bad taste in your mouth..If you have these problems contact your dentist.

Answer 10

Sure...if?: Any tooth can be saved if it's not too far gone either by decay or bone loss. You don't give specifics about your front tooth so the best way to diagnose its chances is to get to the dentist of your choice.

Answer 11

Maybe: The teeth can be saved as long as you don not have severe periodontal condition (loose teeth).

Answer 12

Front teeth: This can not be answered without a clinical exam in a dental chair and x-rays. If you do not have severe decay or advanced bone loss/periodontal (gum) disease then, yes, they most likely can be saved.

Answer 13

Vague: Would need a history, exam and x-rays to give you a knowledgeable answer. Don't hesitate and get into a dentist asap for a consultation.

Answer 14

It is possible: I would visit with a reputable dentist to have it evaluated. Most times these infections can be treated. A visit to the dentist would offer you a more particular answer for you.

Answer 15

Affects healing: If you are referring to a recently extracted tooth socket, then it will delay the healing and possibly contribute to a dry socket complication. You should have recieved instructions telling you not to smoke until healing completed. The heat, and chemicals are a deterrant to healing and the sucking action can pull the blood clot out and you can get a dry socket. Hope this helps.

Answer 16

Shouldn't be one...: A tooth is a catalyst for an infection, if the tooth was recently removed due to the infection, smoking doesn't help the site heal, rather the opposite. If you have an infection present and it's not related to a recently removed tooth, smoking is the least of your worries. Go see your dentist and address it. It can spread throughout the rest of your body!

Answer 17

Yes: An infected upper wisdom tooth can drain toward the tonsils if it is severe enough but you would have had to live with some awful pain and swelling before it got to that point. If you suspect a tooth infection don't wait to see the dentist. There are a number of other more common reasons that tonsils become swollen such as strep throat, the common cold, or everyday household dust.

Answer 18

Yes: This is very possible. The wisdom teeth are relatively in close proximity to the tonsils. The infection can easily spread.

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