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Is There Any Need To Go For Tooth Extraction As There Is Decay And Pain In Molar Tooth Or Should I Finish With The Antibiotic Course ?
hi i am having a rotten molar tooth is Novaclox 500 mg helpful in it I am having lot of pain in this tooth and not able to sleep . Am taking pain killers like panadol and have started the Novaclox 500mg today. Do I need to go for tooth extraction or will it be fine after I finish the antibiotics course?
Thu, 19 Apr 2012
If its rotten it definitely needs some intervention, intervention will range from just a filling to possible Rootcanal or you may even have to get it extracted. The disgnosis may be in these range with your symptoms however they can be presented diffrently as well and the dentist takes a call on examination:
if its pain with lodgement of food it might just require a filling, if its a continuous pain or u cannot relate the origin of pain to any specific action of yours it must be very well an infection. Depending on the position of the teeth within the jaw and oral cavity and depending on the amount of tooth structure rotten decision of extraction will be made.
If the destruction is minimal limited to the upper chewing surface, and its just a dull aching pain it may get relieved with your current medication. the golden rule for wisdom teeth is there should be minimum three bouts of inflammation around the non carious tooth for its removal.
if its pain with lodgement of food it might just require a filling, if its a continuous pain or u cannot relate the origin of pain to any specific action of yours it must be very well an infection. Depending on the position of the teeth within the jaw and oral cavity and depending on the amount of tooth structure rotten decision of extraction will be made.
If the destruction is minimal limited to the upper chewing surface, and its just a dull aching pain it may get relieved with your current medication. the golden rule for wisdom teeth is there should be minimum three bouts of inflammation around the non carious tooth for its removal.
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Treatment depends upon condition of the tooth. If your tooth is grossly decayed then go for extraction other it advisable go for Root Canal Treatment.
Antibiotic course gives only temporary relief
Antibiotic course gives only temporary relief
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hi , the tooth position and vitality is dependent upon the ratio of decay . if the tooth is carious in a small portion then there is chances of restorations , antibiotic is of benefit , but in a systematic and recommended way, you can do warm saline gargles to make less the painful conditions. contact a dentist in personal for further treatment . good luck . regards
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Don't do self medication. Consult a dentist, who will be able to access your problem and prescribe you correct medicine. If you have pain in a decayed tooth, than only RCT & extraction are the treatment options. If you delay the treatment, than extraction will be the only option left.
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Hi welcome to H.C.M.F. Tooth infection usually is associated with anaerobic infection. so you need to use combination of aerobic
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