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Can Tooth Abscess Get Worse Due To Marijuana Consumption?
vision became dark, knew what was going on around me, heard son talking to me on cell, could not talk to him. Took blood pressure pill. after a short time, I just started crying. I am diabetic. First noticed I was having difficulty talking to clerk at pharmacy. Was driving car home when I had these problems. Stopped car and called my son. Could hear him just could not answer. What could have happened to me?
Tue, 5 Apr 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tooth abscess which is leading to formation of dental abscess formation due to which there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth and near bone. As level of infection is high Marijuana consumption will impair healing. It can lead to persistence of infection and formation of cysts and any malignancy. You cannot cure the infection completely by taking antibiotics alone you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to get an IOPA [x-ray] done to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and in case of deep infection in tooth either root canal treatment or extraction of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tooth abscess which is leading to formation of dental abscess formation due to which there is pus formation below the root tips of the tooth and near bone. As level of infection is high Marijuana consumption will impair healing. It can lead to persistence of infection and formation of cysts and any malignancy. You cannot cure the infection completely by taking antibiotics alone you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to get an IOPA [x-ray] done to rule out the exact cause of the swelling and in case of deep infection in tooth either root canal treatment or extraction of tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers will help.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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