Yes: A simple surgical flap can expose enough of the tooth to extract it comfortably under local anesthetic. The gums are not "swallowing" the roots, they are merely growing over the submerged root tips.
Answered 3/12/2015
4.2k views
"HOT" extraction: Extraction of infected tooth is nothing but infected tooth removal by the dentist or oral surgeon, that can be simple or complex. The only difference is that dentist will prescribe antibiotics as a post-operatory step for infected tooth extraction to prevent future complications.
Answered 4/23/2014
4.2k views
Tooth removal: Any tooth, whether fully erupted, partially erupted, decayed to gum line or completely impacted and covered with gum can be removed by an experienced surgeon. Waiting until the tooth is decayed and covered by gum tissue only makes it harder for the dentist and you (afterwards). Have routine dental exams and cleanings and save money, time and grief in the future.
Answered 7/7/2014
4.2k views
Dental care..: Sometimes it is possible to extract a tooth with a swelling but other times the numbing might not work and your dentist might then try to minimize the swelling by prescribing antibiotics. Consult with your dentist.
Answered 5/2/2014
4.2k views
Swollen Gums: Yes, your tooth can still be removed and the gums will heal once the tooth is gone!
Answered 7/16/2014
3.9k views
Sure you can: The swelling adjacent tot he tooth with the hole is a result of a local infection,. See your dentist, if the tooth needs to removed, the swelling should go down on its own or with the help of antibiotics depending on the amount of swelling and pus present. Do not delay seeking care. Oral infections can become very dangerous and at times life threatening.
Answered 7/16/2014
3.9k views
That depends: Swelling means you have an infection under the tooth. Depending on the size and location of the swelling your dentist may want to have you take an antibiotic to help reduce the infection for a few days prior to extracting the tooth. Also depending on extent of the infection and the damage to the tooth it may still be possible to save the tooth. Your dentist should be able to guild you.
Answered 7/16/2014
3.9k views
Yes: sometimes due to severity of the infection a surgeon may choose not to extract a tooth and instead place the patient on antibiotics and wait. You need to consult with your dentist first.
Answered 2/25/2015
3.2k views
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question