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Gum abscess where tooth extraction
My son 6.5years old .His right upper second teeth were extracted in the past 5 months, with spacer . 2 days back his spacer was loose , the doc nearby placed it . Now there is again gum abscess where the tooth is extracted. Y the same teeth are keeping on infected even after removal. Plzz guide what as to be done next
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6.5 years old and spacer is placed .gum abscess due to any residual root fragments left over or any food lodgement between gum cause gum abcess.you should visit pedodontist and take iopa and further clinical evaluation .
Next Steps
you should dentist for further evaluation
Health Tips
don't take self medication,ask about dentist .and proper oral hygiene should be maintained,proper brushing techniques should be done(fones technique)
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Even after extraction, an abscess can reappear if there is residual infection, retained root fragment, or chronic infection in the bone or soft tissue.
Since a space maintainer was recently adjusted, local irritation or trapped food/plaque can also contribute
Next Steps
1)Get an IOPA / OPG X-ray to rule out any remaining root piece or bone infection
2)Check the fit and hygiene around the space maintainer
3)If abscess is present, drainage + antibiotics may be required
4)Referral to a pedodontist is advised for proper evaluation and management
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