What Causes Inflammation In Gum While Suffering From Periapical Abscess?

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Hi. My boyfriend has a tooth that was a crown , the crown is off and the tooth is broke off and now His root is still left and its rotten ! he has a sinse and nose thing !!! what will happen if he leaves the rotten root in his gums . ?? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult oral surgeon for Extraction of Rotten root stump.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka tiwari answering your query .

I have read your query and understand your concern . As far as rotten root left in gum is concerned it can cause inflammation in gum secondary to Periodontal or Periapical Abscess . For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon for clinical examination and treatment Extraction (removal of rotten root ) . After removal you can go for treatment Fixed or Removable prosthesis for replacement of tooth . Inmeantime I will suggest you to do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day . Maintain good oral hygiene . Brush your teeth twice daily . Use Mouthwash regularly .

Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (8 hours later)

I was wondering if he leaves the root in his gums rotten what will or can happen

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Tiwari (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation , swelling , Pus (Abscess) formation .

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

Welcome again .

I have read your query . If root is left in gum without removal ( extraction) it can cause inflammation , swelling , pus formation in gum . So I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and go for removal of root .

Hope I have answered your query .
If you have further query I will happy to help.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj