M
Mands
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- Jan 1, 2013
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- South Yorkshire, UK
On Thursday morning I had a front tooth extracted, and immediate partial denture placed. Saturday afternoon I had to see an emergency dentist because of an infection. I have a wound on the front of the gum which I assume goes through to the socket. Emergency dentist said the gum was breaking down, he cut away some dead tissue, packed the socket with a dressing, and gave me Metrodizanole 200mg 3 times a day for 3 days. I have been keeping the area clean, and rinsing regularly with corsodyl, and taking the medication. Today, it looks and feels as if the infection is still spreading, the gum above the tooth next to the extracted one looks nasty and inflamed.
My questions are, should I try to see my own dentist today, or have I not given it enough time? Is it normal for infection to still be spreading on the 3rd day of antibiotics? Is it normal to be prescribed such a short course? 3 days does not seem much. I'm worried because I have diabetes, and out of control infections are not a good idea. My diabetes is well controlled though.
My questions are, should I try to see my own dentist today, or have I not given it enough time? Is it normal for infection to still be spreading on the 3rd day of antibiotics? Is it normal to be prescribed such a short course? 3 days does not seem much. I'm worried because I have diabetes, and out of control infections are not a good idea. My diabetes is well controlled though.