Hi bubble,
The source of the infection is the tooth. During the extraction of the tooth, the oral surgeon will also remove the cyst and all necrotic tissue and bone associated with the infection. Most likely you will then be put on an antibiotic to help kill off any residual bacteria. The key here is to get it done asap.
Please try not to be scared.... you will be okay.
Please think twice if your dentist tries to sell you on waiting, re treatment, or an apicoectomy. None of those options are wise or worth the effort.
Check back with us.. ok
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by bubble0304
Thank you. That's what I have feared, as I have done some research on fistula's and it is scary. I just hope that if the tooth is removed, they will be able to treat the infection. I know I shouldn't dwell on it, but if the antibiotics don't treat the infection after the tooth is removed...then what happens?
Thank you and I will be talking to the dentist on Tuesday and looking for an oral surgeon as well.
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