I have a tooth infection and have been on antibiotics for two months with no luck, how do I get rid of the infection?

The dentist wants to pull the tooth and says the root canal he did on it a couple of years ago didn't work. Unfortunately, it is the only remaining upper tooth in my mouth that I have left to chew food with it and do not want to pull it.Is there somebody out there that can tell me how to get rid of the infection without pulling the tooth? Asked by AlienEden 47 months ago Similar questions: tooth infection antibiotics months luck rid Health > Dental.

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Antibiotics only work on infection if it can "get to" the infection. If you have been on antibiotics for two months with little or no improvement, one of three things (or a combination of the three) is going on.... 1)the antibiotic you have been on is not effective against the particular bacteria that is the cause of your infection 2) the infection is isolated/walled off and the antibiotic cannot reach the area 3) the infection is in the bone.....it is difficult for antibiotics to penetrate bone Obviously I don't know your entire dental history. In general terms however, once one tooth (!) is pulled adjacent teeth loosen and shift.

Over many years, this becomes a domino effect, one I am sure you are very familiar with..... To be perfectly frank, the tooth probably needs to be pulled. However, if you have doubts, you can always get a second opinion from another dentist. I would recommend that you get a serial copy of your X rays to include those reflecting your current problem and examples from before you had the infection for comparison purposes.

I would suggest that you do this ASAP. Any further lengthy delay could potentially cause you more health problems. Additionally the removal of the tooth will make it significantly easier to fit you for a full set of dentures.

Bottom line, the best way to get rid of the infection likely is to pull the tooth. I am sorry that I cannot honestly suggest something different. Best wishes to you....

If your dentist is not a root canal specialist, perhaps you want to see one for a second opinion about whether there is any ’root’ not extracted from the original root canal and to see if there is anything that can be done. If your dentist is a specialist, please don’t wait too long. Tooth infections can move into other parts of your body - e.g. Bones, sinuses - and you can become extremely ill.

A friend of mine let an infection go unsolved for too long, almost died from the resulting infection, and is still under treatment for the past 1.5 years.So, please, get a second opinion (even a 3rd) and don’t let the infection spread. The type of dentist you need to see is an endodontist. The Atlanta Dental Group explain how a root canal could fail and what you may be able to do - e.g. Root canal retreatment, etc. See atlantadentist.com/Failed_Root_Canal.html So, I think you have options if you see the right kind of dentist.

However, if the tooth is too decayed, I know the next suggestion is very costly - so, if you can afford it, you may want to get an implant following the extraction if the other dentists also recommend extraction. The implants are expensive, painful for the first few days, but afterwards everyone I know who has had them have been very pleased. Here's an article on the implants: yourdentistryguide.com/implants/ Good luck making a good decision.

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I'm sorry you have bad teeth. I understand why your dentist would want to pull the tooth, and I understand why you want to save the tooth. Pulling the tooth would clear up the infection.

I'm very surprised that it hasn't responded to antibiotics. Have you tried warm salt water? Seriously, wash it out with salt water that's as hot as you can stand it.

Let the salt water wash all around it thoroughly, swish it, gargle it, etc. Hopefully this will help. I guess the other thing is that you must have plaque built up, probably below the gum line. If you really want to save the tooth you're going to have to be referred over to a Periodontist, who will probably want to do some below the gum cleaning.

It's the only way to stop infections from occurring and save the tooth. If I knew I was going to live to be so damned old, I'd have taken better care of myself when I was young..

There are topical and internal natural antibiotics to use I am so sorry to hear of your dental problems! Despite heavy brushing etc. , over the years, I too suffered from lots of dental issues. I learned a lot the hard way.

I have found some things to be extremely helpful in getting rid of infections, whether bacterial, viral, or fungal. One is Olive Leaf Extract liquid form, and the other is Collodial Silver.(Be sure and get quality products. I happen to order mine from Herbal Healer, because I know the products to be effective without being expensive.

You will not be able to get Collodial Silver in the winter months though unless you get a local source). Topically, a good Grapefruit Seed Extract will help reverse dental issues. A good Grapefruit Extract is too potent to use directly on the skin without being diluted.

You can add one drop to your toothpaste on your toothbrush each time you brush. It shouldn't have much if any taste. The fact that you have had a root canal isn't good.

That's another one of those expensive dental procedures which doesn't fix a tooth permanently but they sure make lots of money doing them! The nerve and the pulp of that tooth is removed in a root canal. That is what supplies the tooth with the moisture it needs.

Without it, in time the tooth becomes brittle and will break off if not permanently capped. Another disservice to all of us is the heavy use of fluoride in our toothpastes and water. If most people knew exactly what the fluoride was and where it came from, there would be a huge outcry!

Short version: Fluoride is toxic and causes tooth damage. Don't use toothpastes with it, and make sure it isn't in your water. If you want to find out exactly what fluoride is and how it's a major fraud on the public, go to Google and search on the subject.

I would consider doing a detox of your choosing once the infection is gone. Several years ago I started using a product from Health Plus,Inc. ,called Super Colon Cleanse.

They have a website where you can order it if you cannot find it locally. It is not a laxative! Start slow with one capsule at bedtime and gradually build your self up to two in the morning and two at night.

Use for two months. At some point you will feel worse before you feel better, as the toxins are eliminated. But once you are through it, you will feel like a new person!

I like the Super version as it has many herbs for digestive support and gentle detoxing. It should be gentle and not harsh. The very first time I used it several years ago, I came down with bronchitis when it started cleaning out my lungs.

If you have the Collodial Silver and Olive Leaf Extract liquid, you will not have any problems with any secondary infections from toxins being eliminated. Then once a year do an annual detox to stay on top. You will have more energy and feel great!

At this point you may need to consider dentures or a partial. They are not cheap, but if you have access to a dental college, the work can be done for a lot less. If you are in the process of getting your income tax refund, maybe that will enable you to get your dental needs.

Our teeth have a large role in our overall health. Don't put it off! I wish you the best in overcoming this challenge.

And here is a tip for future use in case of teeth pain from infections. Due to infection, our pain pills cannot get through to the nerve to eliminate pain. However, the nerve ending for the teeth end in the hand on the same side.

If your pain is on the right side, use the right hand. In the "webbing" between our thumb and index finger you can apply pressure with an ice pack. I press rather hard into that webbing and it doesn't hurt.

I would always be pain free in a couple of minutes! It also caused me more pain when I would lay down at night.So I would take several pillows and prop myself into a comfortable position and keep my head as elevated as possible. It helped me a lot and I hope some of this helps you too.

Sources: http://www.healthplusinc.com/ http://www.herbalhealer.com/ .

AlienEden: Not all antibiotics are effective against all infections. You might be on a broad spectrum antibiotic and need to switch to something more targeted towards this particular type of infection. You shouldn't be on a drug this long that isn't working!

Marshall's answer is more correct however. Infections in your teeth can lead to blood poisoning and death. Its a serious matter.

If you only have one tooth, perhaps its time for dentures? .

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