Hi Bryanna..

Its me again. I had my extraction done and all appears to be well...except for the fact thst I still hsve the hard fistula in my gum and it appears to be going no where. My dentist says its because the tooth is a lower and the infection will take time to drain. I should wait another week and we we will review. What is your opinion? I am not in any pain but I am concerned. Please can you advise me.

Many thanks.xx




QUOTE=Bryanna;977067]Hi malawi,

I am in the dental field and can offer you some factual information here.
The fact that your dentist couldn't find any odd on this tooth is irrelevant. The tooth is root canaled, therefore, it is infected. All root canaled teeth harbor bacteria that is infectious. The most serious side to what you have has to do with the location of this tooth. Infection and/or any type of oral swelling from an infection in the lower posterior region of the jaw can literally travel to your throat which could close off your airway. So it is imperative to have this tooth removed asap.

There is no "curing" this infection other than to remove the source of the infection which is the tooth. To keep the tooth means to keep the infection.

In your case, it is best to extract this tooth while you are on these antibiotics because there will be quite a bit of infection at the site and you will want to be covered by the antibiotic.

Please don't way to take care of this. You will be okay. Keep us posted.......
Bryanna

PS.... See an oral surgeon to remove this NOT a general dentist.[/QUOTE]