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Have an infected wisdom tooth. won't be able to see dentist for a month and a half. are there any steps i can take to prevent it from spreading?
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Oral Surgeon: Have the oral surgeon who will be extracting the tooth manage your infection. You really cannot do this on your own.
Answered 7/22/2015
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No, see a dentist: A tooth infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth infection by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See your dentist ASAP.
Answered 7/22/2015
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