The various inflammatory processes that occur in the root of the tooth are mostly unpredictable and lead to dangerous consequences. After all, the nascent infection in the root of one tooth is able to transfer to bone tissue, and from there to other, healthy teeth.
The earlier the treatment is started, the better, because the infection can move to other organs through the hematopoiesis system. Often you have to take antibiotics with an inflammation of the root of the tooth, but before that you need a doctor's consultation. Self-harm harms our health!
The main causes of inflammation of the root of the teeth
Most often, dental diseases occur for two reasons: infectious bacteria brought from outside, and tooth trauma.
Periodontitis caused by an infectious process can provoke such factors:
- is not completely cured pulpitis, when the dental canal has not been cleaned, and the infection has continued to infect the dental tissue under the seal;
- untimely call to the doctor, when the irreversible process of infection began already.
Traumatic periodontitis is caused by the following reasons:
- fracture of the root of the tooth;
- wrongly made sealing, because of which the root of the tooth is permanently injured;
- dislocation of the tooth in a traumatic manner( eg, stroke).
Symptoms of
The disease can occur in two forms: acute and chronic.
Chronic inflammation of the root of the tooth - treatment with antibiotics here is not always appropriate. It is almost always difficult to detect, since the patient does not feel acute pain or experiences short-term discomfort only when exerting pressure on the tooth. Nevertheless, the process of inflammation continues, sooner or later it will come out through the formation of a festering fistula, which sores and hurts. In this case, periodontitis can already be diagnosed and begin treatment, which is appropriate for this disease.
This form of inflammation is dangerous because treatment can no longer help, and the tooth will have to be removed. Along with this, while the inflammation developed in the bone, neighboring sites could suffer, therefore, often chronic inflammation results in the removal of several teeth.
In acute forms of inflammation, the patient experiences burning pain not only when pressing the tooth, but almost all the time. Such periodontitis may also be accompanied by fever, flux, weakness.
Treatment of root inflammation of the tooth, establishing a clinical picture of
When visiting a dentist, it is necessary to determine what form of inflammation is present in the patient. For this, the doctor collects a complete history: when the tooth began to hurt, the nature of the pain experienced by the patient, and so on. X-rays of the diseased portion of the jaw are made, after which it is possible to establish the form of the inflammation of the root of the tooth. Proceeding from this, treatment is prescribed. Antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth is not always prescribed, because often you can do without them.
The acute and chronic form of periodontitis is similar in the main treatment program, but there are several differences.
Treatment of acute inflammation of the tooth root
When exacerbated, the patient is anesthetized, then the doctor proceeds to drill all the caries infected with tissue. If the inflammation is accompanied by pulpitis - all dead pulp is removed around the root of the tooth. Then the doctor starts cleaning and washing the canals in order to remove all pus and infection from there, and then put a cotton swab on the tooth.
After 3-4 days the canals are washed again with a solution of antiseptics, they put a special medicine and put a temporary seal. If the patient has no pain syndrome and the canals remain clean, the doctor puts a permanent seal on the patient, after which a full control of the treatment is performed on the repeated X-ray.
Treatment of chronic inflammation of the teeth
In the chronic form of the inflammation of the tooth, the initial stage is the same as in the chronic course, namely: anesthesia, drill the channels and flush them with antiseptic solutions. Further, a medicine is installed in the cavity of the tooth and the patient is given a temporary filling. After a lapse of 2-3 days, a repeated X-ray photograph is taken, on which you can see whether the treatment provided results, whether there is any further spread of pathogenic bacteria. If everything is good, then the channels are once again subjected to cleaning, after which for 2-3 months the patient is provided with a seal containing calcium hydroxide for a better antiseptic effect.
If treatment does not have the proper effect, a surgical procedure to remove a part of the dental root is performed. If after that the infection does not disappear, and the tooth root continues to become inflamed - the tooth is removed.
Antibiotics for inflammation of the tooth root
Regardless of which form of inflammation occurs in the root of the tooth, after washing the canals, the doctor prescribes antibiotic treatment to the patient. This is necessary in order to help the body to cope with the infection most quickly, and also to speed up healing.
What antibiotics are prescribed by the doctors for inflammation of the tooth root? In general, patients treated with the inflammatory process of the roots of the teeth are prescribed Metronidazole 500 mg 3 times a day for 10-14 days. This drug is an "assistant" to the main group of antibiotics, therefore its use necessarily accompanies with any other kind of antibiotic. It can be "Lincomycin" or "Clindamycin".Antibiotics in case of inflammation of the root of the tooth should never be started on your own! Dosage and treatment regimen must necessarily appoint a doctor, because uncontrolled use of antibiotics may not support the body, but on the contrary, only make it worse.
Antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth under the crown
When the tooth becomes inflamed under the crown, the main symptom is the appearance of a fistula on the gum. This is a rather painful process, not to pay attention to which a person can not. If there is inflammation, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor who will determine the form and degree of neglect of periodontitis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. In addition to dental surgery, in this case, rinses and antibiotics are indicated, which the doctor will assign to you upon repeated admission.
Gum disease
Which antibiotic is better for inflammation of the tooth or gums? Do not jump to conclusions. First, let's look at the reasons. Healthy gums are an integral part of healthy teeth. Their inflammation can signal the presence of a number of diseases, including internal ones.
The causes of inflammation of the gingival tissue can be local disturbances( caused by bacteria) and internal( provoked by various diseases of the internal organs).
The most common causes are:
- tartar, which promotes the multiplication of bacteria;
- smoking, which causes the development of microorganisms and is the founder of tartar;
- low level of immunity, which reduces the body's resistance to pathogens;
- irregular care of teeth and gums;
- chronic diseases of internal organs.
The main sign of inflammation of the gums is their bleeding. When it appears, you need to contact the dentist as soon as possible, which will assess the degree of inflammation and conduct appropriate treatment.
First of all, the removal of tartar and plaque, as well as the prescribed course of rinses and, if necessary, antibiotics.
For rinses, a solution of "chlorhexidine" or conventional baking soda is usually used.
Antibiotics are used only in very neglected cases, when local gargles are already difficult to help the gums. They must appoint a doctor.
In general, such antibiotics are used:
- "Amoxicillin";
- "Erythromycin";
- Ampicillin.
The dosage and the way of application is determined by the doctor, based on the severity of the disease.
As you can see, antibiotics for inflammation of the gums and roots of the teeth are acceptable and effective, but only in case of timely contact with a doctor. Be healthy!