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Impacted tooth and is it infection?

2023-05-11 08:08:36
So i had a impacted tooth which i was supposer to take out. But i moved abroad and its still there. Since 2-3 days its inflamed and today while i brushed that area i saw a mass, is that infection there? How to get rid of it? I am trying to get a dentist appointment asap though.
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Hello Yes it is infection called pericoronitis.get it removal done

Answered2023-05-12 03:31:03

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Hi. I take your point. yes! It's an infection.
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*Maintain good oral hygiene:- @Warm salt water gargle @Rinse after each meal @Brush twice daily @pop an  ice cube in affected area I Hope your question is answered

Answered2023-05-11 17:26:48

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Condition- soft tissue swelling around the tooth(Pericoronitis) Use medication, follow Oral hygiene Get radiograph of that area Final option will be extraction

Answered2023-05-11 08:33:06

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Looks like pericoronitis. Maintain oral hygiene. Start medication(antibiotics and analgesic) on the advice of doctor. Do get x ray done.

Answered2023-05-11 08:15:17

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