A member asked:

Can a periodontal fistula tract heal itself? i have no pain now or swelling or visible tract. took antibiotics as prescription one week.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Cause of infection ?: Antibiotics do not solve periodontal issues, they just alleviate the symptoms for a short time. Once the cause of the periodontal defect is treated, then the fistula should heal. For example, if you have a deep pocket or a furcation, antibiotics will not cure those conditions, they need to by physically addressed.

Answered 11/19/2016

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