How can I remove an infected tooth?
How can I remove an infected tooth?
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To remove an infected tooth, the first step is to numb the area with a local anesthetic. Then, the tooth is typically loosened with a special dental tool called an elevator before being carefully pulled with a forceps-like device called a grasping or extracting forceps. After removal of the infected tooth, you should then be prescribed antibiotics to help combat any remaining infection as well as over-the-counter or prescription pain medications for any discomfort that may come along with it. It’s also important not brush or floss near the affected area and instead let your gums heal before resuming these normal habits. Finally, you may need to consult with an orthodontist about future teeth alignment if significant bone loss has occurred due to infection. With proper care and treatment following removal of the infected tooth, however, full recovery is possible!
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How can I remove an infected tooth?
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Your dentist will likely start by numbing your mouth and then make a cut in your gum to expose the tooth. They'll use dental tools to remove the infected tissue, bone, and any surrounding decay. Then they can extract the tooth and stitch up the wound. In some cases, antibiotics may be prescribed following the extraction of an infected tooth.
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