Abscessed tooth,is it OK to get five teeth pulled before the infection is gone?!

Abscessed tooth,is it OK to get five teeth pulled before the infection is gone?

I am in a lot of pain and my face is swollen,.thanks

2 weeks ago
i am taking antibiotics

Many times patients have teeth extracted with an abscess or an active infection present. If it's in the patient’s best interest the teeth are removed immediately regardless of the infection. It's preferable to have the patient with a infection of this type placed on antibiotics prior to any procedure, but sometimes the extraction or root canal therapy can not be postponed due to the severity of the infection.

Antibiotic therapy is recommended to reduce the infection so that a profound anesthesia can be achieved prior to the procedure. Anesthetic isn't as effective with an active infection present, the infection works as a barrier weakening the anesthetic, reducing it's strength or keeping it from numbing the tissue and tooth.

If you have swelling present along with pain, you need to see your dentist for an evaluation immediately. You can also take 800mg Advil or Motrin every 6 hours; this will help reduce the swelling associated with the inflammation that is causing the majority of your pain.

See your dentist quickly, he will advise you about extracting these teeth and may be able to express some of this infection giving you some relief while waiting on the antibiotics to take effect. Hope I've been of some help and good luck with your procedure.