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02-02-2014, 02:18 PM | #1 | ||
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Thank you for the response.
I went into the office again last Monday and the dentist packed the wound full of a fibrous clove oil pack. I went back in on Thursday and the surgeon removed the packing, gave me nitrous and LA and performed the debridement procedure again. I was on Zithromax for 5 days. I am a little concerned with the infection because the surgeon seemed worried. He and his nurse both exclaimed how they have never seen such an aggressive infection inside the socket. He did not suture the wound up this time, hoping it will heal from the inside out. He did tell me to protect this blood clot with my life because the next step if the infection persists, is a biopsy of the tissue and the potential for jaw surgery. What is the best way to ensure the blood clot stays in place, besides the obvious no touching or vigorous rinsing, small food etc? I'm terrified of this continuing, and having a more invasive procedure done. I've been doing the softest rinse with medicate mouthwash he prescribed to keep the area as germ free as possible. |
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02-02-2014, 04:25 PM | #2 | |||
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Hi Parsons,
Is this dentist as oral surgeon or a general dentist? I ask because oral surgeons routinely see various degrees of dental infections. They usually do not mess around with multiple prescriptions of antibiotics since they could just swab the area during the debridement and send it to a pathologist for biopsy and cultures. General dentists tend to treat chronic oral infections with multiple antibiotics and rarely if ever think to take a swab of the bacteria as they are not equipped with the specimen containers or information of a pathologist. If it is not an oral surgeon, then I suggest you make an appointment with one asap. There are only so many times that you can safely go back in and debride the socket. This must be done, especially in your case, by an oral surgeon not a general dentist. In some cases of jaw bone infections, the wound is not sutured closed. It is imperative to NOT eat anything on that side of your mouth. Avoid spicy and citrus foods to avoid irritation of the wound tissue. Avoid seeds, rice, nuts, crusty bread, anything small that could get lodged in there. Eliminate sugar, white flour, simple carbs or reduce your intake drastically or the bacteria in your gut will become un- tameable and you will set yourself up for a severe digestive/intestinal problem. Are you taking a probiotic? Even with the rinsing there will still be debris collecting in that area. Just try to be very mindful of your eating habits and do not attempt to clean out that socket with anything other than your gentle rinses. Bryanna Quote:
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02-03-2014, 05:21 AM | #3 | ||
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Hi Bryanna,
He is an oral surgeon. And to clarify, when i went in Monday and had it packed it was just the regular dentist who did that and prescribed the Zithromax. This oral surgeon is apparently very good, and he's been very helpful, even providing me with his cell# to send photos or questions too. However, I am surprised, like you said, that he has no swabbed the area yet to determine the bacteria. He told me yesterday this is the defining period, and we should know by Wednesday (a week from the last procedure) if the clot had been strong enough. I am taking probiotic drops and have been very careful with my diet. Thank you for your help and I'll let you know how it all goes from here! |
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02-03-2014, 12:56 PM | #4 | |||
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Hi Parsons,
Is this a type of clinic that you are a patient of? Or a multi practice office? I would urge you not to let a general dentist touch that area again. The surgeon may have taken the culture and handled this differently. Any follow up care to your oral surgery should only be handled by the oral surgeon only. I really cannot stress that enough. Very glad to hear that you are taking a probiotic. I would seriously consider giving your baby a probiotic supplement as well because antibiotics can wreak havoc on the intestinal system even days to weeks++ after they are stopped. Babies, small children, anyone with a compromised or delicate system is most susceptible to developing the problem. How are you feeling today? Bryanna Quote:
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