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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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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, ...  Read More

I have an abscess on my gum whose tooth is undergone root canal treatment.This abscess doesnot cause any pain though and now it is reducing by its own.. is it dangerous?

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Don't worry.its not dangerous. If possible upload pre treatment and present xray which will help us to understand about exact scenario. ...  Read More

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I had choseed rct for my teeth 10 month ago. But since one month a gum abscess are appear, firstly I contact to my doctor, they said it's normal, but it still growing. So I am tensed. I contact to the doctor they say I will remove this gum abscess with the help of leaser it that ok? In x ray all things are fine. What to do next suggest me plz

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The tooth with rct might have re infection. Get it checked ...  Read More

Is it possible to prevent gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Kindly attach pic for better suggestions ...  Read More

Hello, My 5 year son had cavity which after filling led to gum abscess.So we did root canal (placing cap is pending). becoz of gum gum abscess not healing even after 1 week of antibiotics.what to do ?

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Hi, please consult your doctor and get a x-ray done in that area ...  Read More

I have abscess on my gum near the tooth which i had a root canal few years back.the abscess comes and goes frequently...that tooth aches if i chew on that side.. Have attached a photo..pls help as i am scared to go out during this covid outbreak

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You might need to take an Xray to determine the status of the Root canal done teeth. Presently you can go along with warm saline gargle and gum massage till the covid situation normalises ...  Read More

What are the common causes of gum swelling after tooth extraction?

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Hello! Trauma or infection. ...  Read More

I have dental abscess. so i asked my denstist to open my tooth. before it was painful but now it isnt. so i started to pinch my gums with infection and thankfully the puss "got out". is it advisable to do that

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Hi dear. First of all do you know what your dentist did on your tooth. Its Root canal treatment. You might be having severe periapical abscess inside that tooth since there have been huge pus formatio ...  Read More

I had a little pus coming on gum above the molar almost near wisdom tooth. The doctor extracted the tooth canal treated molar ( with screws) Was the extraction needed? I really worried

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Always better to go for a CBCT/3D Xray in that region to arrive at an accurate diagnosis ...  Read More

A habit of thumb sucking since childhood. Decay in her tooth. Having iron syrup and so stains on her gums and teeth. Now this abscess appeared and complained about pain and is not sleeping and not having proper food

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Take her to a pediatric dentist for check up and treatment. Milk teeth related issues are not to be taken lightly. Abscess forms when decay is not treated and it goes deep and ends up causing an infec ...  Read More

I have small white spot in my gum behind my 2nd molar tooth where previously (4yrs ago) surgical extraction of wisdom tooth is done. I have taken many antibiotics (monocef,sporidex725,augmentin625)..but its not completely cured. Its painless but i have discomfort during chewing after eating the spot reduced then again build up. So 2 dentist sugges

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1) After tooth extraction, sometimes a small sharp piece of bone slowly pushes through the gum as the body remodels the area. This can feel like a white bump, hard to touch, and may irritate your tong ...  Read More

I have a pus on my gum near the wisdom tooth and around 10 mins ago I was just checking the pus boil to see and pulled my cheek a bit and it popped on its own. I washed my mouth with warm saltwater and i don't know what to do rn, I'm scared to even swallow my saliva . When I searched about it on google it said contact your dentist immediately and

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Upon review these were the findings - Abscess in the vestibular gingiva of third molar tooth, side of mouth? lower or upper? Elaborately these are to be done for - Evaluation of third molar tooth -imp ...  Read More

My dentist said that i need extraction of wisdom tooth which was not even come out through gum and it's not causing any pain, Is it necessary to do?

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Yeah. It’s called impacted tooth , take an OPG Xray and report back to your dentist for final confirmation of the procedure’s need and intervention ...  Read More

I had my tooth extracted 7 days ago but still i feel pain in and around gums .. some white hard lump is visible inside the gum of the tooth which was extracted.. is this normal healing process ?? I have attached photo of mine.. pls advise

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Hello That is normal healing process ...  Read More

I had my impacted wisdom third molar removed nearly about 10 days back! I don't have any pain now , the xray shows all clear ( no left over tooth or roots) , no dry socket etc! But i have a small hole somewhere at the back! ( iam assuming that's a normal protocol) and a flap of gum on the side of the extraction site ( i got stiches which i got remo

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Hi there! It is a normal phenomenon that you have a hole at the site of extraction. Normal healing period (for the extraction site to close completely) is 1-2months. The soft tissue healing might be ...  Read More

Day 6 of my impacted wisdom molar extraction and i feel pain ! I have to still take painkillers to feel alright ! Please see the picture, iam worried it could be a dry socket? Or a normal pain following post procedure! I have stiches in my mouth and it was a tough extraction!

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As i can see from your photo their is no dry socket. Gargle with salt water or bitadine is possible. It will heal fast. ...  Read More

2nd upper molar removed through surgical extraction.. Gums and bones surrounding the tooth was removed and shortened to create visibility.. will those gums and bones grow back..

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Yes it will grow back don’t worry ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have a deep cavity tooth, which even has a deep hole. I have actually gone to a doctor for extraction 8 years back. She was very experienced doctor. She gave me two injections for anesthesia. I still felt pain so she gave third injection also. I had taken antibiotics for three days and then only gone for the extraction. When the docto

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why did you not opt for RCT ? I need to see an Xray of the tooth to let you know further . please provide one and may be you would not have to go for extraction and instead get Root Canal done and sav ...  Read More

Day 2 since extraction of my wisdom tooth. How is the recovery looking? There is a extra gum flap due to which I can't fully bite.

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Get upper opposing tooth adjusted or you will be ok after a week when stitch removal will be done . ...  Read More

I have done a wisdom tooth extraction 2 weeks ago. I have a mouth guard for my jaw pain issues which I use it at night. I haven't used the night guard after the extraction. How long should we need to wait to use the night guard? The extracted tooth is left upper wisdom tooth. --My mouth guard is for upper jaw teeth. So I am concerned if the mou

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Hello. *YOU CAN GET DEEP CLEANING DONE ...  Read More

I have done extraction tooth which is healing two weak back. Now I have injury on leg on soild. So last tt injection given on 8 months back. So doctor advised booster shoot. Should tt injection delay or any harmful on gum extraction healing? Plz tell

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Get booster shoot TT at right time.regarding healing of tooth extraction socket, take medication as prescribed. Avoid hot,spicy foods, smoking. Maintain good oral hygiene. For further details you can ...  Read More

I am having a tooth with RCT and cap since 2010. Earlier I used to face gum abscess near the tooth occassionally once a year. Recently in last 6 months, gum is developing pus twice a month. Is it time to extract the tooth or some antibiotics can help?

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Get a x ray done looks like may need re rct It may be infected ...  Read More

After 1 month of surgical tooth extraction I have no pain no issue I attached my gum picture for your ready reference to suggest me is it good or something else

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It's healing socket.if any pain associated visit your dentist. ...  Read More

After 23 days of surgical tooth extraction gum tissue is appear in tooth socket but new gum tissue create a indentation with one side gum is it recover with time or not

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It can be due to traumatic extraction. It heals by time.if any pain associated, visit your dentist. ...  Read More

After 21days of surgical tooth extraction my tooth socket fill with new gum tissue but suddenly I saw a red patch in new gum tissue..is it for brashing or something rlse

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Don’t panic. Do warm saline rinses ...  Read More

I did wisdom tooth extraction on 3rd March 2022 but today on 6th April 2022 I suddenly see that the gums are swollen on the extraction side no pain is there but only swollen gum and when i touched it i feel some hard feeling..is it anything serious...i am attaching 2 photos of my swollen gum

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Do warm saline rinses 4-5 times daily ...  Read More

I went for jaw pain to dentist and spotted tooth#46 hurts for touching, tapping and biting pressure on it.So suggested root canal(xray normal) and did 2 years ago. No relief. Same jaw pain and neck pain.Same tapping and biting pressure on it till now.Had bite grind down on all teeth since they suspect my bite is the reason for the pain.No changes&a

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Go for extraction ...  Read More

I have undergone a RCT on my 7th tooth which was successful and did not cause any issue for past 3 months. There was a wisdom tooth in 8th position which my doctor tried to do a RCT but failed. So that 8th one was extracted. I was fine till this time, when the gum healed after extraction of 8th tooth, my 7th tooth started paining and it became impo

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Keep taking antibiotics and analgesics and keep visiting your dentist regularly. You should get relief. Warm salt water rinses 3 times a day are also advisable. ...  Read More

After extraction of wisdom tooth and after removing of sutures gum is still swollen... I am rinsing with warm salt water 3 to 4 times daily...but the gum swelling is not decreasing..its been two days stitch was cut..i am attaching my gums picture...

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Continue rinsing mouth with luke warm saline water as instructed. Tab chymoral forte tdac for 5 days and other medications as directed by your doctor. ...  Read More

Had a wisdom tooth extraction 5 days ago, been put on antibiotics and painkillers. Extreme pain in bottom front teeth and gums since Day 3 that does not subside even after Ketorol and other painkillers. Dentist says may be nerve was hit during extraction. Please advise on how to lessen pain and how long the pain will last

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Welcome to Practo. usually the wisdom teeth extractions will cause pain at least for one week, so take the painkillers and antibiotics ,do salt and warm water gargling ,avoid rough brushing, take soft ...  Read More

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