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Suggest Treatment For Infection In Gums
I am a male, age 66, in excellent health. Take no medications.
I recently had a painful abcess at the root of a "dead" tooth (old root canal & cap) in my right upper jaw. Just prior to an extraction, the situation resolved itself by the infection popping into a sinus and draining through my right nostril! Everything's now fine, the tooth is saved, and the dentist is amazed.
Soon after, I developed a boil at my left armpit. Never had a boil before. Drained itself and now that's fine, too.
Can there be a connection between these two infections? Or can it just be coincidental? I do have a well-balanced diet.
Thank you!
Jim
I recently had a painful abcess at the root of a "dead" tooth (old root canal & cap) in my right upper jaw. Just prior to an extraction, the situation resolved itself by the infection popping into a sinus and draining through my right nostril! Everything's now fine, the tooth is saved, and the dentist is amazed.
Soon after, I developed a boil at my left armpit. Never had a boil before. Drained itself and now that's fine, too.
Can there be a connection between these two infections? Or can it just be coincidental? I do have a well-balanced diet.
Thank you!
Jim
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The tooth or gum infection and the infection in the arm is of two different entities. But these kind of infections can occur in diabetes or immunocompromised states. So consult a general physician and get a complete hemogram done to rule out diabetes. Get the tooth treated by consulting a oral physician.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
The tooth or gum infection and the infection in the arm is of two different entities. But these kind of infections can occur in diabetes or immunocompromised states. So consult a general physician and get a complete hemogram done to rule out diabetes. Get the tooth treated by consulting a oral physician.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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its just coincidence.
The type of gum treatment vary , depending on the extent of gum disease.
do your dental check up regularly (cleaning) , used anti microbial mouthrince. Brush your teeth twice a day and Floss regularly to remove plaque between teeth.
The type of gum treatment vary , depending on the extent of gum disease.
do your dental check up regularly (cleaning) , used anti microbial mouthrince. Brush your teeth twice a day and Floss regularly to remove plaque between teeth.
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