Periodontology (gum treatment)
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Visitor asks:
Hello!
A few months ago I visited my dentist because of swollen gum (upper right, between the second and third molars).
The dentist decided to remove my wisdom tooth. After removal of the wisdom tooth the swelling disappeared....
After 3 months the swelling has appeared again in the same place and is painful; the swelling also bothers me when opening my mouth.
When I open wide I feel pain in the jaw joint right at the back where the wisdom tooth was.
What should I do in this case, since I increasingly have these problems, but some doctors do nothing until major complications or problems arise?
Please help!
Thank you + kind regards
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Based on what you have written, I think it would first be advisable to take a follow-up X-ray to rule out a retained root fragment in the socket. Even if the socket is clear, the problems you describe can nevertheless occur. Treatment most often includes additional cleaning of the surgical area and may also include systemic antibiotic therapy.
Have a nice day!
Based on what you have written, I think it would first be advisable to take a follow-up X-ray to rule out a retained root fragment in the socket. Even if the socket is clear, the problems you describe can nevertheless occur. Treatment most often includes additional cleaning of the surgical area and may also include systemic antibiotic therapy.
Have a nice day!
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