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Seen 2 dentists wont pull tooth cause of swelling ,antibiotics wont rid peridontal abscess,now tooth is starting to wiggle,do they have to pull in now?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Possibly yes!: Very possibly your teeth are loose due to the degree of the abscess and/or the bone loss from the gum disease that is associated from the periodontal disease. The bacteria could have resistance to the antibiotics being used and so you may need to see a dentist who can use UV sedation who can treat you in comfort, but you need care ASAP. An infection like yours could be life threatening!
Answered 4/16/2015
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You are ready: Based on what you are saying with no other information available, you are ready for the tooth extraction. Tooth extraction are sometimes the only option in case if periodontal disease is in its advance stage. The good news there are, the implant dentistry is available today to replace missing teeth.
Answered 4/5/2016
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