Bryanna,
Thank you for the honest response. Ahh I hope it doesn't become systemic before then
I wonder if I was better off not taking the antibiotics until it was closer to my extraction days because I heard after antibiotics, the infection may come back ten times worse *terrified* ..... Gotta think positive, hopefully things will work out and the infection won't come back before the extraction date.
Are there any other symptoms I should watch out for beside the ones you already mentioned to figure out if the infection came back systemic?
Also, the dentist never mentioned an abscess... Is an infection the same thing? Even though he also said that it isn't a severe infection?
Should I rinse with salt water before the extraction date to prevent the infection from possibly returning? Would that help?
Thanks in advance Bryanna.
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Fearfulkid,
No one can say whether or not the infection could become systemic within that time frame or sooner or later. No one can determine that.
It is best to not worry yourself over that as you need to think positively about the outcome. If you notice any fever, pain, fatigue, night sweats, or other symptoms that indicate a systemic infection, call the OS and do not wait until your appointment date.
I know that's not too reassuring but that is really all you can do unless you have the tooth removed sooner.
Bryanna
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