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I have a hole in my tooth n my my gums are swallowing.can they still pull out my tooth being that my gums are swallowing by the toot with the hole?

15 doctors weighed in across 8 answers
Dr. Meng Syn answered

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

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

"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

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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

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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

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Dr. Michael Dolby answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Swollen Gums: Yes, your tooth can still be removed and the gums will heal once the tooth is gone!

Answered 7/16/2014

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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

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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

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

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

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