Suggest treatment for an infected wisdom tooth
Patient: Hi,  I got infection around 3 weeks back in skin flap around wisdom tooth and was cured by antibiotic course. Again last week, the skin flap got swollen and started paining. I did gargling with Salt water and applied clove oil. Now , feeling much relieved. Today I have visited Dentist and they suggested to remove the tooth. Later on, in x-ray, they have notice nerve may be touching and explained me, the nerve may get damaged, though chances are very less. But I am feeling scared now. It there any alternate? What you recommend Doctor: Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.The infected wisdom tooth has to be removed since it is infected, if there was no infection then we could have left it like that only. Get a CBCT done, which shows the exact distance between the root tip and the nerve canal. Later we can plan acordingly and remove it without damaging the nerve canal and nerve. Consult a good oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it done. nothing to worry.I hope my answer will help you, take care.