Various inflammatory processes that occur in the root of the tooth, for the most part, are unpredictable and lead to dangerous consequences. After all, a nascent infection in the root of one tooth is capable of passing to bone tissue, and from there to other, healthy teeth.
The sooner treatment is started, the better, because the infection can go to other organs through the hematopoietic system. Often you have to take antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth, but before that you need to consult a doctor. Self-medication harms our health!
The main causes of root inflammation
Most often, dental diseases occur for two reasons: infectious bacteria introduced from the outside, and tooth injury.
Periodontitis caused by an infectious process can be triggered by such factors:
- not completely cured pulpitis, when the dental canals were not cleaned, and the infection continued to infect the dental tissue under the filling;
- untimely access to a doctor when the already irreversible infection process has begun.
Traumatic periodontitis is caused by the following reasons:
- tooth root fracture;
- improperly made filling, due to which the tooth root is constantly injured;
- tooth dislocation in a traumatic way (for example, a blow).
Symptoms
The disease can occur in two forms: acute and chronic.
Chronic inflammation of the root of the tooth - antibiotic treatment is not always appropriate here. It is almost always difficult to detect, since the patient does not feel acute pain or experiences short-term discomfort only when pressure is applied to the tooth. Nevertheless, the process of inflammation continues, sooner or later it will come out through the formation of a purulent fistula, which abscesses and hurts. In this case, periodontitis can already be diagnosed and treatment can begin, which is appropriate for this disease.
This form of inflammation is dangerous because treatment may no longer help, and the tooth will have to be removed. Along with this, while the inflammation developed in the bones, neighboring areas could be affected, so often chronic inflammation ends with the removal of several teeth.
In the acute form of inflammation, the patient has a burning pain not only when a tooth is pressed, but almost all the time. Such a periodontitis course can also be accompanied by fever, flux, weakness.
Treatment of inflammation of the root of the tooth, the establishment of a clinical picture
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 started to hurt, the nature of the pain experienced by the patient, and so on. An x-ray of the diseased part of the jaw is made, after which it is possible to establish the form of inflammation of the tooth root. Based on this, treatment is prescribed. Antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth are not always prescribed, since you can often do without them.
The acute and chronic form of periodontitis are similar in the main treatment program, but there are still several differences.
Treatment of acute form of root inflammation
In case of exacerbation, the patient is anesthetized, then the doctor proceeds to drill all the tissues infected with caries. If the inflammation is accompanied by pulpitis, all dead pulp around the root of the tooth is removed. Then the doctor starts cleaning and washing the canals in order to remove all pus and infection from there, after which a cotton swab is placed on the tooth.
After 3-4 days, the canals are again washed with a solution of antiseptics, lay a special medicine and put a temporary seal. If the patient does not have pain, and the channels remain clean, the doctor puts a permanent filling, and then on a repeated x-ray, complete control of the treatment is carried out.
Treatment of a chronic form of tooth inflammation
In the chronic form of tooth inflammation, the initial stage is the same as in the chronic course, namely: anesthesia, drilling channels and flushing them with antiseptic solutions. Further, a medicine is placed in the tooth cavity and a temporary filling is placed on the patient. After 2-3 days, a second x-ray is prescribed, in which you can see whether the treatment is giving results, whether there is any further spread of pathogenic bacteria. If all is well, then the canals are once again cleaned, after which for 2-3 months the patient is given a seal containing calcium hydroxide for a better antiseptic effect.
If the treatment has not had the proper effect, a surgical operation is performed to remove part of the tooth root. If after this the infection does not disappear, and the tooth root continues to become inflamed, the tooth is removed.
Antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth
No matter what 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 cope with the infection most quickly, as well as accelerate healing.
What antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth are prescribed by doctors? Basically, patients treated with an 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, so its use is necessarily accompanied by any other type of antibiotic. It can be "Lincomycin" or "Clindamycin." In no case should you start taking antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth yourself! The doctor must prescribe the dosage and treatment regimen, because uncontrolled intake of antibiotics may not support the body, but rather make it worse.
Antibiotics for inflammation of the root of the tooth under the crown
With tooth inflammation under the crown, the main symptom is the appearance of a fistula on the gum. This is a rather painful process, which can not be ignored by a person. If inflammation occurs, you must urgently consult a doctor who will determine the form and degree of neglect of periodontitis and prescribe the appropriate treatment. In addition to dental intervention, in this case, rinsing and taking antibiotics are shown, which the doctor will prescribe for you when you take it again.
Gum disease
Which antibiotic is better for inflammation of the tooth or gums? Do not rush to conclusions. To begin with, we will deal with 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.
Causes of gingival tissue inflammation can be local disorders (caused by bacteria) and internal (provoked by various diseases of the internal organs).
The most common causes are:
- tartar, which promotes the growth of bacteria;
- smoking, which causes the development of microorganisms and is the founder of tartar;
- low immunity, which reduces the body's resistance to pathogenic bacteria;
- irregular care of teeth and gums;
- chronic diseases of internal organs.
The main sign of gum disease is their bleeding. When it appears, you need to contact a dentist as soon as possible, who will assess the degree of inflammation and conduct the appropriate treatment.
First of all, tartar and plaque are removed, and a course of rinses and, if necessary, antibiotics is prescribed.
For rinsing, a solution of Chlorhexidine or ordinary baking soda is usually used.
Antibiotics are used only in very advanced cases, when it is already difficult to help the gums with local rinses. They must be prescribed by a doctor.
These antibiotics are mainly used:
- Amoxicillin;
- "Erythromycin";
- Ampicillin.
The dosage and method of application is determined by the doctor, based on the severity of the disease.
As you can see, antibiotics for gum and tooth root inflammation are acceptable and effective, but only if you see a doctor in a timely manner. Be healthy!