Wisdom Tooth Infection
Rapid care for a painful wisdom tooth infection to reduce swelling, control bacteria, and prevent complications.
A bacterial infection that develops around a partially erupted or impacted wisdom tooth, causing swelling, pain, and difficulty opening the mouth that requires prompt professional treatment.
The area is examined and X-rays are taken to assess the infection, antibiotics are prescribed to reduce swelling, and the wisdom tooth is extracted once the infection is controlled.
Stops the infection from spreading, relieves pain and swelling, and removes the source of the problem to prevent it from recurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Patients with a partially erupted or impacted wisdom tooth showing signs of infection, including swelling, pain when opening the mouth, bad taste, or visible pus near the tooth.
Antibiotics are prescribed at the first visit to reduce swelling and infection. Once the area has calmed down, extraction is performed to permanently resolve the problem.
Antibiotics are prescribed at the first visit and typically reduce swelling within a few days. Extraction is performed once the infection has calmed, usually within one to two weeks.
Antibiotics reduce the infection but do not remove the tooth — extraction is still required to permanently resolve the problem. Complete the full antibiotic course even if symptoms improve before it is finished.
Antibiotics reduce swelling within a few days, and extraction follows once the infection is controlled. Soreness after extraction typically resolves within a few days with rest and medication.
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