will a doctor remove an infected wisdom tooth? or do i have to wait for the infection to go away?
374548
If it is infected then the dentist will prescribe you an antibiotic to take for a week to 10 days and then have you return to have the tooth extracted.  An infected tooth is considered a 'hot' tooth and hot teeth just will not get numb, therefore, you will be experiencing extreme pain during the procedure because you will feel everything that is happening.  The purpose of taking the antibiotic first is so that the tooth will numb and the procedure is more comfortable for you.  Therefore, it's in your best interest to take the antibiotic and clear up the infection before the extraction.
537158
If by flu-like symptoms you mean fever and pain, the answer is yes.if your wisdom tooth is semi-erupted some times cause the disorder called "Pericoronitis"in which the gum tissue around the wisdom teeth becomes swollen and infected.when the tooth is semi-erupted(break through the gum) This allows an opening for bacteria to enter around the tooth and cause an infection.if you just have a little pain with regular salt and water you solve the problem but in sever case you need to go to your dentist for possible antibiotics and tooth extraction .
834845
It sounds like an infection.....although you have currently taken antibiotics you may need a different kind now....you may want to follow up with the dentist ASAP......\n\nI'm sorry you're in pain....good luck
995601
You can talk to either your dentist and they might recommend an oral surgeon to go to so that they can check your wisdom teeth.  Even though it isn't causing any pain they might recommend having them taking out because it causes your teeth to shift (at least thats what happened to me).
564469
Infection go to the doctor ok
1130662
You should be concerned that you are not keeping your Dentist in the loop he should know if your infection is not resolving.  \n\nCall him.
980258
Go back to the dentist and have him/her to remove that!
782159
Why remove a wisdom tooth?\n\nhttp://www.members.aol.com/swf08302/wizdk.jpg shows one reason.  This is what can happen by the time you are 40 or 50 if you leave a wisdom tooth in place when it is impacted.  The red arrows on the x-ray show the grey area that has decayed due to the wisdom tooth being present under the gum.  The tooth shown is the exact same tooth shown in the x-ray, but turned so you can see the cavity.  Food and bacteria can get down there and you can't clean it out.  Eventually, it makes a cavity in the tooth next to the wisdom tooth and makes it so you have to have BOTH teeth removed.
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The dentist or oral surgeon will numb you to make sure you do not feel anything.  Then the doc will expose the tori bone and shave it down with a drill.  He will then stitch the tissue closed and you will heal for a period of time.  Removing tori is not usually indicated unless a patient is getting a partial or a denture.  I don't know how painful the surgery is afterward as I have never had it done, but I can't imagine it is any worse then say wisdom tooth extractions.  I had to have mine out in which he stitched closed the sockets and they did not hurt to much.  Uncomfortable for a few days, but I had pain meds for that.  Good luck.
300555
Not everyone has to have them removed, but they most likely will if the dentist sees that they are starting to come in crooked, or if you have a small mouth.\nMy brother had to have half of his removed due to a small mouth- 2 weeks later I started getting symptoms, and mine would have come in crooked so went to an oral surgeon and was put under and had them all removed.
553785
If the Dental provider didn't prescribe you any antibiotics, I would make sure and keep the area clear of debris with a spray bottle of water and just rinse it out (the empty space) with tepid salt water after each meal (but try and eat on the other side if possible) and before bed. Be careful, do it lightly, as you don't want the blood clot to come out, that is when you will wake up out of a dead sleep and WANT an injection from the dentist!! Keep on carefully brushing and flossing the rest of your teeth, and rinse well afterwards, mouthwash wouldn't hurt, but not necessary in my opinion. Keep it clean and don't eat anything at a restaurant, just soft food, slowly, and carefully rinse out anything that may try to get in the space. Some people put gauze in there, but that could prevent the clot from forming and if there are bacteria in there, it may allow it to grow underneath it. I'd just try and keep it clean. Water pik on very low if you have one.
929303
Of course a dentist can remove (a regular normal one that is). A small incision would be made on the gum of that particular broken tooth area. He would clear away the gum from that part enough so that he can take out the broken tooth. But before he does this he will obviously gave u a pain killer injection. Its not really a complicated procedure.
974831
Get it out!!! Oh I totally feel for you and know exactly what you are saying. I am a dental assistant and I work in a dental office, however the doctors in my office did not want to remove my wisdom teeth because of the way they sat in relation to the nerves, etc. I waited it out, forever in so much pain before I finally saw an oral surgeon, who specifically deal with extractions opposed to general dentists. He did a great job, and no after effects, and all the pain is gone! I strongly advise you to get in there and get them out. They always warn you about the risks, they have to, but not to worry. You will be in good hands. Good luck!!!
208883
If your jaw is swollen, then it sounds like the cavity has reached the pulp (nerve) of the tooth and it has become infected.  Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen... 800 mg is prescription strength.... it has an anti-inflammatory in it, which will reduce the swelling and also ease the pain.  Apply an ice pack to the area ... 20 minutes on... 20 minutes off.  Most importantly, call your dentist and get in to see him or her as soon as possible.  If your tooth is indeed infected, then you are going to need an antibiotic to clear up the infection.  If you ignore this, the infection could spread throughout your body and you may find yourself in the hospital.
1153805
you can't make it go away. you should go to the dentist and get it fixed before it gets worse.
813487
=I would call the dental office because usually they will re-schedule the surgery if you have a cold, however I have also heard that if they can start you on antibiotics within 24 hours of the surgery you age good too go. Best of Luck and better call right away
1151120
SWOLLEN GUMS IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE OR NORMAL.  let the nurse stick with nursing.  maybe salt water has miracle properties at the hospital but in your mouth it does nothing.  go to the dentist immediately.  if you wait you might end up in the ER with a serious infection and then the dentist after that anyway.  talk about expensive.  don't wait til it's something serious and you lose a tooth.