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Suggest Treatment For Broken Wisdom Tooth
I am a 25 year old male, 5"10, 160 lb, i have a broken wisdom tooth which is abcessed, i went to the er and was prescribed penecillin and motrin, my chest also hurts almost like a pain in my heart sometimes, i have shortness of breath especially when going to sleep, and feel fatiged very often.I have had chest tubes from an accident almost four years ago, could this be from the abcessed infection, what should i do
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Hello,
You have been informed of an abscessed tooth which indicates an active infection. You must eliminate this infection. Treatment involves a root canal or an extraction. Most likely you will choose to extract a wisdom tooth. You describe a complicated medical history and must discuss these details with your dentist or oral surgeon before any extraction is planned. You are explaining systemic effects of an infection. I cannot rule out your other medical conditions as contributing factors.
Continue to take anti-inflammatory medications. You may need an additional prescription of an antibiotic to control the spread of infection. Please do not continue to delay treatment. Rinse and avoid chewing in that location as well. Keep well hydrated, proper nutrition and balanced vitamins. Continue to practice good daily dental hygiene.
Thank you for your inquiry. I am available to answer additional questions. Please plan a dental visit soon.
You have been informed of an abscessed tooth which indicates an active infection. You must eliminate this infection. Treatment involves a root canal or an extraction. Most likely you will choose to extract a wisdom tooth. You describe a complicated medical history and must discuss these details with your dentist or oral surgeon before any extraction is planned. You are explaining systemic effects of an infection. I cannot rule out your other medical conditions as contributing factors.
Continue to take anti-inflammatory medications. You may need an additional prescription of an antibiotic to control the spread of infection. Please do not continue to delay treatment. Rinse and avoid chewing in that location as well. Keep well hydrated, proper nutrition and balanced vitamins. Continue to practice good daily dental hygiene.
Thank you for your inquiry. I am available to answer additional questions. Please plan a dental visit soon.
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