 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / October 2004Cavity after tooth extraction
I recently had a front tooth removed. Two weeks later there is no pain or bleeding but the cavity left behind seems to be very deep (about 3/8th inch? 1/2 inch?) and is showing no signs of getting any smaller. I'm not due to go back to the dentist until November to have a bridge fitted but does this sound normal for two weeks on? I'm concerned enough that I've decided to go see him early next week. Colin Wait about a year then check again. Seriously.  Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > > I recently had a front tooth removed. Two weeks later there is no pain or [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Colin > Wait about a year then check again. Seriously. Thanks for the reply. Sounds like I needn't worry but.. My main concern is keeping food out of it. It's almost impossible to keep clean now but what happens when there is a bridge over the top? I worry it will be a food trap and impossible to get access to clean it? Rinse well after eating and don't worry. Your dentist may wait until the hole fills prior to placing the bridge, or he/she may choose to extend the artificial tooth into the socket space and fill the hole that way. Signature~+--~+--~+--~+--~+-- Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S. Troy, Michigan, USA .................................................... This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only. Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect your health. ...................... > >> Wait about a year then check again. Seriously. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > bridge over the top? I worry it will be a food trap and impossible to get > access to clean it? > Rinse well after eating and don't worry. > > Your dentist may wait until the hole fills prior to placing the bridge, or > he/she may choose to extend the artificial tooth into the socket space and > fill the hole that way. Ok thanks for that. >> Rinse well after eating and don't worry. >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Ok thanks for that. I prefer to do an immediate temporary bridge with a deep pontic to preserve the interdental papilla. At the very least, a flipper is in order. Joel |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2008 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.