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Antibiotics may or may not be prescribed by your dentist, as they see fit, but you can prevent infection yourself by rinsing your mouth regularly with salt water and changing the packing gauze (if any) regularly.
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Is your tooth extraction infected?
A tooth extraction can get an infection. A dentist or doctor will have to prescribe antibiotics to help clear the infection.
What percentage of tooth removals that cause an infection?
usually tooth extraction does not lead to an infection. usually a tooth is extracted because of an infection. however, common infections that can occur from extractions are sinusitis if the extraction is on a tooth on the upper arch. or sub lingual space infection if on the lower posterior arch. a dry socket can develop if no clot forms.
Is pus a good thing after a tooth extraction?
No Tell your dentist you might have an infection
What food do I have to avoid after tooth extraction?
after my tooth extraction my dentist yold me to avoid hard and hot food. all you can eat is soft, milky, creamy foods like icecream, juice, chocolates, milk etc
Can you eat fried chicken after tooth extraction?
its not best to do that because of infection so just be careful
Is it bad to eat beans after a tooth extraction?
People dont get their tooth before, 45, so they should avoid hard stuff.
Is tooth root extraction necessary?
yes because they only way to pull a tooth out is to pull it out by the root - if the root were left in, it would be prone to infection and decay.
What happens if food gets into a tooth extraction hole?
If you get food into a tooth extraction hole, it can cause pain, infection, and decrease the healing time. Your doctor should have given you a syringe that you can use to squirt water into the hole to get any food out.
Tooth extraction is it safe to use epsom salts after the tooth was extracted?
It is not recommended to use Epsom salts after a tooth extraction without the guidance of a dental professional. It is important to follow the post-extraction instructions provided by the dentist, which usually involve gentle rinsing with a saline solution or prescribed mouthwash to aid in healing and prevent infection.
Can I have a tooth extraction even i have diabetes and some heart ailment that needs heart by pass?
yes you can,but you have to control you're blood sugar level prior to dental extraction to prevent any infection
Can a upper tooth extraction effect sinus?
Yes, the extraction of an upper tooth can affect the sinuses.
Can you get a massage after your tooth extraction?
No
