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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Expert Forum)
Possible infection?
Answered by
Michael H Kirsch, DDS - Oral Surgery, Maxillofacial, Wisdom Teeth, Bone Grafting, dental implants
Dr. Michael H. Kirsch
Caldwell - NJ
Questions in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Michael H Kirsch. Topics covered include teeth extractions, wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic surgery, facial bones realignment, facial trauma repair, jaw alignment, anesthesia, jaw cyst or tumor diagnosis, reconstructive jaw surgery, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) and TMJ surgery.
Possible infection?
by Renee315, Mar 29, 2008 11:44PM
I had an extraction and synthetic bone graft of #18 on 3/25. I did very well until last night, 3/29, and have increasing pain and swelling. Today the sutures came loose and are holding on by very little. The reason for the extraction was a root canal in August that continued to hurt and I had 4 courses of antibiotics, with no benefit. At first all neck and most gland swelling went away but has come back today. I have no fever but increasing discomfort. My question is if I should call "after hours" or is it okay to wait until Monday if the discomfort doesn't get any worse? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Michael H Kirsch, DDS, Mar 30, 2008 06:25AM
, Mar 30, 2008 06:25AM
I tell my patients that if they are ever "thinking" that they should call, then they definitely should call.
Your doctor, or a covering doctor, should be available after hrs to respond to questions exactly like yours.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
Your doctor, or a covering doctor, should be available after hrs to respond to questions exactly like yours.
Information contained within this reply is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a medical diagnosis or treatment recommendation. This is not a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your own doctor for medical condition. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and therapies.
