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Can we do deep cleaning on a tooth when they suspect an infection underneath?
X-ray didn't show up infection. But the Oral surgeon today pressed that tooth. It hurts when he pressed with fingers.
Dentist wanted me to have deep cleaning done whereas oral surgeon wanted me to extract this second lower molar.
Can we do deep cleaning or extraction should be done first?
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If thr is pain while pressing means thr s infection.get cleaning done
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Firstly go for a deep Scaling to decrease the Periodontal infection and use chlorhexidine mouthwash therapy for 14 days twice a day.
Secondly go for a root Canal Treatment under antibiotic cover to treat the residual infection.
Next Steps
1. deep Scaling
2. Root Canal Treatment
Health Tips
maintain proper Oral hygiene
don't put pressure on that side..
do warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day.
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In case it pains when pressed, it means the periodontal ligament underneath the tooth is infected.
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Get a Root Canal done.
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Dr. Prakhya Gaur
Dentist
8 yrs exp
Pune
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As per your clinical intraoral picture,you require deep cleaning ,so take your periodontist help.But,the utmost thing which will subside your pain and clear the infection is to go for Root canal treatment and a tooth cap thereafter .There might be periapical infection and caries are close to pulp(nerve) .Good Root canal treated tooth will go a long way.,you can very well eat your food from that side after completing the procedure .Always,prioritise on saving the tooth first rather than loosing at first attempt
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