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Can a dentist pull a tooth if it's infected?
4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Unlikely: Pulling teeth in the presence of a gum infection isnt recommended, and pre-treatment of the infection before tooth extraction is required. This is because removing the tooth when the gum is infected can make the infection spread.
Answered 6/9/2019
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Technically yes: But it is much better to wait for the infection to be brought under control.
Answered 12/28/2019
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Yes: See your dentist and (s)he will treat or pull the infected tooth
Answered 6/2/2019
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Yes: Sometimes tooth should be removed immediately. Sometimes antibiotics required first to control the infection. Sometimes root canal is a better option. See your Dentist for an evaluation and customized advice.
Answered 10/17/2019
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