Tooth extraction problems earlier today?!


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Tooth extraction problems earlier today?

hey there, i went to the dentist this morning, had 2 fillings a went for a extraction , however, dentist was pulling tooth and its hurt like crazy so he stopped and refused to do anymore as there was a huge infection under the tooth preventing the anasectic working, i am now left with a very loose tooth that keeps bleeding on and off, is sore as u can imagine. i am taking painkillers and 400mg metronidazole 3 times a day and 500mg naproxen twice a day. how long will it take for these all to have effect and for my mouth to settle down, i have another appoiment next week to retry the extraction.

thanks for your help

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2 months ago
the dentist had to stop, i was screaming the place down, it was''nt his fault!!!!! it was agony and he looked very conserned about the pain it was causing


Answers:

I am sorry you had such a traumatic experience.

However, your dentist was trying to help you and remove the source of your pain. He did his best to extract the tooth and wisely stopped as you were in pain. I think he had good intentions and really was trying to help you. Metronidazole is an excellent antibiotic for dental infections and ibuprofen/Naproxen will resolve the inflammation. The bleeding will stop very soon and you may view this as your body helping to "flush" the area, so only be concerned if there is profuse bleeding.

I recommend you consider using a mouthwash containing diluted hydrogen peroxide (available in correct solution over pharmacy counters) or a mouthwash containing chlorohexidene(again, available from pharmacy) twice a day. Keep the mouth wash in your mouth as long as possible, do not rinse the mouth wash out- just spit out and allow the remnants of the mouthwash to continue working around the tooth socket.

It is very important that you brush the area too to remove as much bacteria as possible and this should be carried out with a medium texture toothbrush or preferably with a round head electric toothbrush, prior to using the mouthwash.. Basically, you need to help the antibiotics kill the bacteria causing the infection.

keep the area clean, ensure you complete the course of antibiotics (don't drink alcohol-you'll be sick!) and take the anti inflammatories and you should fid a huge improvement in approx 36 hours.

Good luck.




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