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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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Revisit the clinic and get it checked...The pus is because of some infection is still there...
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Consult with Pedodontic (kids Specialist )
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Please visit the dentist there might be some infection leftover or piece of tooth might be left over
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Do warm saline rinses.
Visit your doctor
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Kindly consult with nearest pedodontist
They are the child tooth experts
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Pedodontist are specialist dentist who deals with paediatric dental issues. You may consult a Pedodontist soon and let him know regarding the whole treatment course
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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 .
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you should dentist for further evaluation
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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
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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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