Can infection in teeth be cleaned out without extraction?

Difficult: Typically antibiotic can only suppress the infection temporarily. Dental extraction is usually recommended to eradicate the source of infection.

Absolutely: It is called root canal therapy, and the procedure will clean out any infection and or diseased nerve tissue. This gives the tooth a terrific chance of avoiding extraction. This is assuming that the tooth is still restorable, has good bony support, and is worth saving.

Dental infections: If you actually mean an infection "inside" the tooth, the routine method of eliminating the infection would be to have the tooth undergo Root Canal Therapy. If you are speaking more generally of an infected tooth, such as from a periodontal (gum) infection, definitive periodontal therapy might be able to save the tooth. In all cases, one has to consider treatment alternatives and prognosis.

Possible: If your tooth infection is treatable and restorable, root canal treatment usually will be prescribed by your dentist. You should discussed with your dentist to explore your options.

Of course: The only way to cure a dental abscess is with dental treatment. The goals of treatment are to cure the infection, save the tooth, and prevent future complications.

Maybe: It depends if the tooth is restorable or not, if the infection is of the bone or the tooth. See your dentist and get all the facts and options for treatment and see what works best for you.

Yes: There are several causes of mouth infections. Depending on what type of infection you have, it most likely can be resolved without tooth extraction.

Yes: It is most often possible to save the infected tooth with proper care. The procedure most commonly recommended for deep infection is root canal therapy. Your dentist will numb the area so you do not have to fear that treatment is painful. After infected tissue has been removed, the toothache you probably had will be gone and your tooth will be covered with a dental crown to prevent further damage