I had a tooth extraction on an infected lower left molar. I thought taking the tooth out would relieve all the pain. There was swelling before the extraction. He prescribed me amoxicillin because the infection was pretty substantial. However, after three days, the swelling has hardened and not evRead More
Category: Tooth Extraction
Sinus Perforation after Tooth Extraction
I’m writing in a last-ditch attempt to figure out if I am on the right track for this. I had all of my top teeth pulled. Apparently, one of the teeth perforated the sinus cavity, but no one told me this after it happened. By day 3 after the procedure, I had a fever and… Continue reading Sinus Perforation after Tooth Extraction
Sensitivity After Tooth Extraction
I am wondering if there is something wrong with my tooth extraction site. It felt achy for a while, which I thought was normal, but now it is sensitive to anything with heat. I’m worried. Do I need to have it looked at? Bonnie Dear Bonnie, You are correct that it is noRead More
Dentist Left Tooth Root After Extraction
I need to get braces and had to have four teeth removed. One of them is a premolar and the dentist did the extraction but left the root. He said it would fall out on its own. That doesn’t sound right to me. But, if it is, what will happen if it falls out in… Continue reading Dentist Left Tooth Root After Extraction
Why Do I Need a Root Canal Treatment?
I have an infected tooth. My dentist wants to do a root canal treatment and then a dental crown. I don’t understand why we can’t just extract the tooth. I mean they’re grinding down the tooth so what is the point of keeping it? Jenny Dear Jenny, I’m gRead More