Thanks for the advice, Bryanna. However, if the extraction os earlier, I would have to pay out of pocket because the insurance wont take in effect until September 1... which is a holiday weekend (im thinking i wont be seen until at the earliest september 3rd and thats just my initial appointment).
At this point, I'm just freaking myself out about the infection, complications/infection after extraction, fatality, etc. so I think I'm just gonna leave it here until a week from after my first appointment with my new dentist provider. Although, I'm sure when an apprehensive question comes to my mind, I'll for sure ask you guys.
Glimmer of hope: my original dentist who prescribed the amoxicillin 15 days ago said that the infection isn't severe, but definitely extraction should be the next course of action. Hanging on to these words for the next couple of weeks before my extraction.
I'll keep everyone posted though. *woo breath in, breath out*
Thanks guys,
-fearfulkid
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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Fearfulkid,
I will re post your questions and answer in bold type.
<<<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? >>>
IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, THAT COULD BE A SIGN OF INFECTION.
<<<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?>>>
PERTAINING TO THE MOUTH, AN ABSCESS IS A SWOLLEN AREA THAT CONTAINS PUS. IT COULD BE A VISIBLE SWELLING OR IT COULD BE A SMALL OR LARGE CYST THAT HAS FORMED IN THE BONE. I HAVE NO IDEA IF YOU HAVE EITHER OF THOSE THINGS. I DON'T BELIEVE YOU POSTED AN X-RAY.
<<< Should I rinse with salt water before the extraction date to prevent the infection from possibly returning? Would that help? >>>
THE TOOTH IS THE SOURCE OF THE INFECTION. THE ANTIBIOTIC CANNOT CURE THE INFECTION IN THE TOOTH. THE ONLY WAY TO CURE IT IS TO REMOVE THE TOOTH. YOU CAN RINSE WITH SALT WATER AS A GENERAL RINSE BUT IT WILL NOT ALTER THE INFECTION INSIDE OF THE TOOTH.
I hope this information answers your questions 
You could call the OS office and tell them to put you on a cancellation list as perhaps they could get you in sooner..??
Bryanna |