Infected tooth extraction

What are the symptoms of tooth infection? What are the steps? Is the pain after pulling an infected tooth normal? Tooth infection is one of the complications related to teeth that usually occurs after severe tooth decay.... A tooth that is decayed needs treatment and care.... Tooth decay if not treated leads to tooth infection... What are the complications? It is a pain that many people face during their life... This problem usually occurs after more severe treatment if tooth decay is not treated.. Extraction of an infected tooth is one of the many treatment solutions that dentists recommend to their patients... But can tooth extraction really remove the infection completely?. ### Causes of tooth infection Tooth infection is usually caused by the accumulation of bacteria and their entry into the tooth or gum. The main causes of tooth infection are: ##### 1... Tooth decay Tooth decay is one of the most important causes of tooth infection... Bacteria penetrate into the tooth and cause the destruction of the internal tissues of the tooth and infection... ##### 2... Damage to the tooth Physical damage to the tooth, such as a fracture, crack or cut, can allow bacteria to enter the tooth and lead to infection... ##### 3... Gum diseases Gum diseases such as periodontitis can cause tooth infection... bacteria penetrate into the tooth through inflamed gums and cause infection... ##### 4... incomplete dental treatments Incomplete or incorrect dental treatments, such as incomplete nerve extraction, can lead to bacteria remaining and causing infection.... 15.... 16.... > How long does a filled tooth last?.. > > Let's examine the various aspects that affect their lifespan. ### **symptoms** tooth infection Before we examine the extraction of an infected tooth, we want to introduce you to the symptoms of a tooth infection. Knowing these symptoms can help to detect a tooth infection early and start treatment faster. The symptoms of a tooth infection include: - Bad breath may be caused by the accumulation of bacteria and unpleasant chemical compounds in the mouth caused by a dental infection... - An unpleasant taste in the mouth may be caused by the accumulation of bacteria and microbes in the mouth as a result of a dental infection... If the teeth are sensitive to very cold or very hot substances, there may be a sign of damage to the lead tissue. is... - Severe and frequent headache may also occur due to tooth infection... - Dental infection may cause swelling of the tonsils and neck... Other parts of the body also occur, because during sleep, these symptoms may cause increased pressure and tooth pain... These are among the signs that may indicate the existence of a tooth infection and it is necessary to visit a dentist for a more accurate diagnosis and better treatment... Kill the infected... ### Reasons for pulling an infected tooth Extraction of an infected tooth is done for several reasons: - **Preventing the spread of infection**: Tooth infection can spread to other tissues of the mouth and even other parts of the body... Extracting an infected tooth can prevent the spread of infection... - **Failure of other treatments**: If conventional treatments such as nerve extraction cannot control the infection, extracting an infected tooth can spread the health of the teeth. > What is tooth root surgery or epicoctomy? ### Methods of extracting an infected tooth Infected tooth extraction is done in two ways: simple extraction and surgical extraction.... #### 1.... simple extraction In simple extraction, the dentist uses dental forceps to grab the tooth and pull it out.. This method is usually suitable for teeth that are easily accessible and do not have severe infection. #### 2.... Removal by surgery In more complicated cases, such as teeth that are completely or partially under the gum, surgical extraction is necessary. In this method, the gum and possibly the bone are cut to access the tooth and extract it. Surgical extraction is usually performed in cases of severe infection or impacted teeth. One of the effective methods in the treatment of tooth infection is... when the decay has progressed severely and other treatments such as drugs and nerve extraction cannot control the infection, tooth extraction may be necessary... if the infected tooth is not extracted, the infection may spread to the surrounding teeth and cause pain and more serious problems... but it should be noted that the tooth extraction must be done carefully and using the right equipment and techniques because otherwise it may cause problems such as tooth breakage or damage to the surrounding tissues... ### Antibiotics for Tooth infection Sometimes, due to the extent of the tooth infection, before pulling it, the dentist recommends taking antibiotics. In this situation, only pulling the tooth may not eliminate the infection completely. So the dentist may prescribe you a course of treatment with antibiotics such as amoxicillin, metronidazole, or azithromycin. Care before extracting an infected tooth ##### 1... Consultation with a dentist Visiting the dentist is necessary to assess the condition of the tooth and determine the best method of extraction. The dentist may use x-rays to examine the tooth and infection more closely. The dentist's knowledge of the patient's medications, especially blood thinners, can help prevent problems after extraction. slow.... - Avoid smoking in the days after the extraction of an infected tooth.... - Take the medicines prescribed by the dentist on time and according to the instructions and avoid stopping them without consulting the dentist... Also, avoid taking other medicines arbitrarily... and pain and discomfort - In the first hours after the extraction of the tooth, it is better to eat soft and watery foods.... This action helps reduce the pressure and irritation of the teeth and reduces the possibility of pain and infection... The teeth are very important.. There may be gas Place the sterile tooth in it.... This gas is used to reduce bleeding and control pain... > > A toothache is one of the worst pains a person can experience, when you have a severe toothache you will also have a headache. ### Complications of untreated infected teeth **Infection is one of the most common complications of tooth decay.** If left untreated, decay can lead to tooth infection and even the formation of an abscess... Other complications of tooth infection include the following: - Tooth cyst - Cellulite - Osteomyelitis - Parapharyngeal abscess - Formation of clots in the cerebral sinuses - Sepsis or blood infection ### Complications of infected tooth extraction Before extracting an infected tooth, dentists usually treat the infection in the tooth, because failure to do so may lead to the infection spreading throughout the body and causing complications. Some of the complications of extracting an infected tooth include: - **Severe pain during tooth extraction**: In some cases, severe pain is felt when an infected tooth is extracted.. This pain may be due to the presence of inflammation and infection around the tooth, which causes nerve irritation and severe pain.. This pain usually decreases gradually after tooth extraction. When the extraction of an infected tooth is not done correctly, the infection may be transferred to the sinuses of the face.... This causes an infection in the sinuses and symptoms such as pain and swelling in the sinus area that may occur in the sinus area.. Tooth extraction site... If the blood clot does not form properly at the tooth extraction site or is removed early, a dry socket may form, causing severe pain, infection, and bad breath... > Comparing tooth extraction with nerve extraction. > > Is it better to pull the tooth or pull the nerve and veneer? ### Is severe pain after pulling an infected tooth normal? Yes, it is normal to have severe pain after extraction of an infected tooth...during this process the gum may be cut and the nerves of the infected tooth may be manipulated...this may cause pain after extraction. But this pain should usually subside after 24 or 48 hours... If severe and continuous pain continues after the extraction of an infected tooth, it is better to go to the dentist immediately. The dentist will diagnose the cause of the severe pain by re-examining your tooth and perform the appropriate treatment. ### Is it dangerous to extract an infected tooth? Extraction of an infected tooth is one of the methods of treatment of infection... When the severity of the decay is so severe that it cannot be controlled with medicine, the infected tooth is extracted... If the infected tooth is not extracted, it will also infect the surrounding teeth and cause severe pain.. Refer to the clinics. Dental cyst or abscess... When the infected tooth is extracted, the tooth cyst disappears along with it... A cyst is a very pus filled cavity filled with various bacteria... These bacteria can enter the main blood stream through the blood vessels of the tooth pulp and cause dangerous problems such as sepsis... ###