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My husband had a cracked tooth next to wisdom tooth. They pulled both teeth. He has now ended up with an infection and some of the pus was pushed out of his mouth yesterday (Oral Surgeon said about 5 to 7 cc). He is on antibiotics and the swelling has come down some. The face is hard in that area. Should we be concerned or let the medicine work on it?
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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The infection can be treated with a course of antbiotics like like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Since the pus is already drained, the infection will come down in 2-3days. nothing to worry about the firmness. keep rinsing your mouth with saline.
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The infection can be treated with a course of antbiotics like like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Since the pus is already drained, the infection will come down in 2-3days. nothing to worry about the firmness. keep rinsing your mouth with saline.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Tooth socket infection after extraction happens sometimes due to many conditions.
I would advice you to have your husband continue with the medicine prescribed by the dentist.Swelling will reduce gradually.If it increases ,please have it checked for it may require drainage .
Do salt water gargling. Avoid vigorous gargling.
If he smokes ,avoid smoking at it will hamper the healing.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Tooth socket infection after extraction happens sometimes due to many conditions.
I would advice you to have your husband continue with the medicine prescribed by the dentist.Swelling will reduce gradually.If it increases ,please have it checked for it may require drainage .
Do salt water gargling. Avoid vigorous gargling.
If he smokes ,avoid smoking at it will hamper the healing.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
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