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caring for a bifurcated tooth
by justine63, May 01, 2008 06:33PM
I'm not certain my bifurcated molar is considered an "infection" as such, but it is tooth #18, it has a crown on it, and I had a root canal on it as well 6 months ago. The gum around the tooth is slightly inflamed, and has been since the root canal was performed. Yesterday during a routine cleaning, the hygienist injected some sort of medication to destroy some of the bacteria causing the inflamation (inflammation). Then she gave me a "pikster" brush to insert under the gumline and into the bifurcation to keep it cleaned out. OK -- that hurts, and here's my question: why isn't there some sort of medicine or coating or packing that can be put into the bifurcated area to eliminate my having to dig into my tooth?
I would think there would be a permanent-type solution to this problem. Oh, this tooth is also anchoring a bridge... Any suggestions? I don't think I can keep sticking this pikster under the gum everyday...
This discussion is related to Bifurcation.
I would think there would be a permanent-type solution to this problem. Oh, this tooth is also anchoring a bridge... Any suggestions? I don't think I can keep sticking this pikster under the gum everyday...
This discussion is related to Bifurcation.
Member Comments (1)
by scottma, May 01, 2008 09:33PM
To: justine63
Seeing a periodontist is advised.
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