How to Deal with an Infected Wisdom Tooth
Identify the signs.. Rinse your mouth with saltwater.. Use a dental gel to relieve pain and inflammation.
Steps
1
Identify the signs.
Identify the signs.
2
Rinse your mouth with saltwater.
Rinse your mouth with saltwater.
3
Use a dental gel to relieve pain and inflammation.
Use a dental gel to relieve pain and inflammation.
4
Relieve the pain.
Relieve the pain.
5
Use an ice pack.
Use an ice pack.
6
Call your dentist.
Call your dentist.
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Discuss the treatment with your dentist.
Discuss the treatment with your dentist.
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Ask about costs, risks, and benefits of treatment.
Ask about costs, risks, and benefits of treatment.
9
Let your dentist clean the infected area.
Let your dentist clean the infected area.
10
Prepare yourself for minor surgery.
Prepare yourself for minor surgery.
11
Consider a tooth extraction.
Consider a tooth extraction.
12
Brush your teeth twice a day.
Brush your teeth twice a day.
13
Floss daily.
Floss daily.
14
Use an antiseptic mouthwash to kill bacteria.
Use an antiseptic mouthwash to kill bacteria.
15
Schedule a dental check-up.
Schedule a dental check-up.
16
Don't smoke.
Don't smoke.
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