I just had a tooth removed which extended into my sinus cavity three weeks ago, and had no complications at all. You and I are near the same age (as is our friend the monkey ) so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. What is that thing that Winston Churchill said? "The greatest thing we have to fear is fear itself." And dentists, of course. (Sorry Bryanna ) Good luck with your procedure!

Idealist

thanks Idealist

that's very reassuring to hear. Thankfully all is peaceful in my ole mouth right now phew! but I know it has to be done soon. Dentist just wants to be sure any lingering infection is totally gone before starting the work on the chompers

Hi Chemar,
It is important to understand that the tooth itself, is infected. The antibiotic will not cure the infected tooth because, the bacterial strains of infection inside the tooth are various and some strains will not be sensitive to any particular antibiotics that you are taking. The symptoms subside, temporarily, because the antibiotic calms down the inflammation.

Many dentists prefer to have their patient on an antibiotic for certain infections prior to performing oral surgery as a precautionary measure to help make the surgery a little easier and less riskier for the patient. In many cases, it is usually wise to undergo the oral surgery while you are still on the antibiotic.

If you have generalized infection, like periodontal disease and/or several infected teeth..... the same principal about taking antiobitics holds true. The medication will not cure the infection, it will simply subside the symptoms until the actual source of the infection is removed. If someone tries to avoid the actual dental treatment by taking repeated doses of antibiotics, the infection will proliferate and new strains of bacteria will develop.

I'm giving you (and others) this information because all too often people will be SO relieved to have the pain gone that they mistakenly think the infection is gone too.

Please keep us posted on how you're doing!

Bryanna

Hi Idealist!
No apology for fearing dentists necessary!! Not only have I had some awful dental experiences myself, but I've seen more than I care to remember!! I realy wish things were different ~'.'~

Glad to hear that your extraction went well!!

Bryanna

thanks Bryanna

yes, my dentist agrees that the problem is not cured just because I feel better
*awwww geeeee*

I also have to time things well re business/family

but yes

the offending teeth will eventually be removed to clear the problem

no way. you know i was born at the END of 1963. hmph...some old man thinking he is MY age.


hehe

nope! You two are juniors!!
I, my dear, was born in the fifties