Hi Grace,
First of all please consider NOT taking that script for levaquin. That drug can cause some very bad permanent problems. Please google levaquin toxicity and think twice before taking it. He can prescribe something other than in the Fluoroquinolone family.
Please read...
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...e-effects.aspx
Second..... It is irrelevant as to whether he thought the tooth was infected or not.... although the xray is clearer than clear.... ALL extraction sites need to be debrided. It is not okay to leave the periodontal ligament in there. A graphic but perfect example would be .... like leaving the placenta in the uterus after childbirth! The ligament protects and feeds the tooth nutrition.... the placenta works on the same principal.
I urge you to call your dentist, the one who referred you to the OS, and tell him exactly what has (has not!) happened and ask for another referral to a different oral surgeon. Your dentist needs to know that this guy did not follow not only his recommendations but also did not follow the proper surgical protocol.
Infection in the bone does not heal on it's own. Antibiotics can only do so much if the bacteria has overwhelmed the sinus or beyond. I cannot tell you what the outcome will be in your situation.... I just know that you need to get an opinion from a different surgeon asap.
There is nothing "natural" that you can do to eradicate necrotic bone or tissue. You need to have a definitive diagnosis first, get the proper treatment and then there are things you can do to help yourself heal.
You know that stress can cause you to feel more cruddy than usual :/
So I want you to stay focused and think positive ..... be thankful that you are rid of that infected tooth.... that you have met me and ginnie
...... and that you can and will get through this!!
Look to your general dentist as an ally and let him know that you are seeing him that way. He is (legally) obligated to see this through as you are his patient and he has to either take care of you or release your care to someone else.
It may be a good idea to let him check out that bottom molar too.
Stay strong, stay positive!
Stay in touch with us here....
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Grace123
Thank you very much Bryanna.
I saw the OS this morning. I confirmed two things:
First: He didn’t debride the site after the extraction. He said the site didn’t look infected after the extraction. He also said that if he scraped the bone, some damages could be made to the sinus. I don’t understand it.
Secondly: He didn’t see any sinus perforation after the tooth was removed. He also said that I could get sinus infection without a perforation. Bryanna, if he didn't see a perf after extraction, does it mean there was no perf?
He gave me a prescription for Levaquin and a referral to an ENT. I am at the end of my wisdom. The is the fourth antibiotic given to me within a month (four different ones). Should I take it? Should I go to see another oral surgeon/dentist or ENT?
Have you seen any cases before that the body can heal itself from this infection? Is there any natural way/remedy that I can use? Physically and mentally I am so exhausted. I live in a big metro area, and I couldn't believe finding a doctor who I can trust is so hard.
I have been dragging the dental appointments due to the autoimmune disease (and also afraid of X-rays). I was hit so big this time. Sigh. My last molar on left side (bottom) starts hurting too.
Many thanks,
Grace
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