ELna,
Thanks for sharing that information.
I really don't like the manner of which you have to see different dentists each time. That makes it impossible for someone to gauge the progress or problems. In the US, unless you go to a dental school or a multi dentist insurance run office, you will see the treating dentist every time. This enables the patient to be monitored more effectively.
I would not use the irrigation syringe in the oral sockets because that can push bacteria up into the sinus. So avoid that.
Perhaps you could benefit from adding a probiotic to your regimen. Supplementing with good bacteria helps to replenish and balance the intestines with healthy bacteria which helps the immune system to function better. It is essential to take a probiotic anytime you take antibiotics, have surgery, or any type of trauma. As a matter of fact, it is ideal for most people to take a probiotic every day of their life to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal bacteria. The one I currently take is called Custom Probiotics Adult Formula CP-1. I buy it online from pureformulas.com.
Without a proper diagnosis as to why the sinus is staying open, it is difficult to know what to do. Antibiotics should only be prescribed if there is an infection. Taking them preventatively is not really wise because not only do they alter the function of the immune system which can actually slow down the healing but they can cause certain infections to develop as they kill off the good bacteria that is essential to prevent infections in the first place.
I feel like you are in between a rock and a hard place because you have yet to have a proper clinical evaluation and reasoning as to why this is still open. I really wish there was a way to be seen by a private OS sooner than later.
I guess the only thing to do at this point is keep taking care of yourself, monitor your symptoms for any worsening issues, and pray that the sinus closes on its own. I know that is not real reassuring but without a clinical diagnosis, I don't know what else you can do.
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Originally Posted by ELna
Dear Bryanna,
Thank you.
The OS who operated (both) are not back for another two weeks so the one who removed the stitches was just another dentist in the practice. It costs a lot just to be seen by an OS somewhere else and as I simply couldn't face another procedure right now will just wait I guess. But again, should be seen to be told there is hope for closing on its own...
I take nothing but vitamin c, multivitamins, l-lysine and homeopathic Arnica montana pillules to speed up (haha) healing, drink a tablespoon of pure aloe vera 5 times a day. Use bioptron lamp 2-3 times a day - that can't hurt.
I did take Belladonna pillules the first week, Amoxicillin 500 for 14 days, the nasal spray for 7 days then Sudafed for another 7. I'll return to nasal spray now if needed and might ask the GP for antibiotics to prevent sinus infection by all means. Until yesterday the stitches kept it kind of closed so sinus is fully exposed as of now, they appear clear yet.
I didn't talk much or have solid food since the extractions but had (all organic) juices and shakes made home from all kinds of vegetables and fruits, using almond milk rarely, water and coconut water. I don't smoke, don't drink alcohol or soda.
I rinse with sault water after every food (5), also used Corsodyl 3 times a day to prevent infection and clean the other teeth while the brush wouldn't fit in. I was given a syringe to use it on the holes. I know Corsodyl can slow down the healing but to none? I was told I needed it to keep infection off.
Now that I can brush (other teeth and tongue thoroughly and just pull the brush above the area very smoothly, no side movements there) I use Corsodyl in the evenings only.
I do not exercise, mainly rest - back to work on Friday.
Nothing else I can think of.
Thank you Bryanna, you've been helping more than you could imagine!
I'll try to exist with it and hope for the best. Felt a little pain since yesterday I think because it opened up.
Do you think I should go on antibiotics to prevent sinus issues?
Thank you so much,
Elna
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