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Question:
Abcess caused by extraction?: I had a very decayed bottom back tooth and the denstist was not able to get the roots out because there was hardly nothing to grip hold of.
He stitched my gums and told me to return to see him in a weeks time. Am I certain to get an abcess as my face has swollen?
I have a small abcess already, but about half the usual size. Will I need hospital surgery to remove my roots? ...Visitor from United Kingdom
Answer:
It sounds like your dentist was not skilled enough to complete the extraction of your tooth.
You need to see an oral surgeon or a more skilled dentist to remove the remaining tooth roots.
The swelling you describe is an indication of continued infection that can be serious. Do not wait to see the dentist who "attemped" to extract your tooth, seek help ASAP!
TotalConfidenceDentistry.com
Ron Briglia, DMD
Chester County Medical Building
600 East Marshall Street, Suite 201
West Chester PA 19380
(610) 692-4440
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