“Is pericoronitis a serious condition?”
I am a 53 year old male. I was diagnosed with pericoronitis. Is pericoronitis a serious condition?
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DentistDentist
It can be if it is not treated. best to get the infected tissue removed so that it doesn't keep getting infected. It is usually treated by removing the traumatized tissue or teeth causing the traumatized tissue. Antibiotics are usually prescribed.
Pericoronitis, simply means gum tissue over your tooth, that is not erupted completely. It can be a serious condition if left untreated. If there is no room for the tooth to erupt completely, you need to have the tooth removed, however if there is room for the eruption your dentist could remove the tissue to help with the eruption of the tooth using laser or surgical blades. Once again, it depends on the situation, which will be determined by your dentist once you visit him/her. Pericoronitis can become infected and cause swelling if left alone since you irritate the tissue every time you chew food and food can get impacted under the loose tissue.
This is usually a painful gum inflammation around the back part of a wisdom tooth. If it persists you can consider having the tooth removed or having the tissue trimmed so that you're not biting it. Your dentist will present options
Hello. Pericoronitis is commonly seen in the mouth, especially around wisdom teeth. Any condition we diagnose in the mouth, should be taken as a serious condition. Usually, Pericoronitis is managed with antibiotics, followed by extraction of the tooth in question or surgical removal of the effected tissue.
Pericoronitis is more uncomfortable than serious. Eliminate the cause of the pericoronitis and you will be comfortable.
Dr. Sassack
Dr. Sassack
Pericoronitis I inflammation of the tissue surrounding a teeth, the infection can spread from the affected tooth to other area of your mouth and can develop a life threatening complication called Ludwig angina or Cavernosa thrombosis in which the infection spreads to the bloodstreams, otherwise known as sepsis , thank you
Pericoronitis is a dental disorder in which gum tissue becomes swollen and infected around the wisdom teeth, the third and final set of molars that most people get in their late teens or early twenties. If left untreated, bone destruction may follow. ... If left untreated, a cyst can destroy the bone around it. Pericoronitis is an infection associated with the flap of gum tissue that covers an erupting wisdom tooth. Signs include swelling and pain when biting down onto inflamed tissue. So it can be quite serious if left untreated.
Hello, pericoronitis means infection and gum swelling. It could be serious if you don’t get proper treatment. Treatment usually starts with antibiotics and definite treatment which could be extraction of the wisdom tooth.
Hello,
Pericoronitis is an infection associated with a partial erupted tooth. Usually the teeth that are most prone to this are lower wisdom teeth as they rarely erupt fully and straight. Since they are not in fully and straight this changes the shape of the gums. Food particles or plaque gets caught around the tooth and usually does not come out with a tooth brush. This food sits there and causes the infection known as pericoronitis. More often then not, the first symptom is discomfort which is followed by swelling. At this point it is something that should be cleaned out by a professional and if needed an antibiotic. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD
Pericoronitis is an infection associated with a partial erupted tooth. Usually the teeth that are most prone to this are lower wisdom teeth as they rarely erupt fully and straight. Since they are not in fully and straight this changes the shape of the gums. Food particles or plaque gets caught around the tooth and usually does not come out with a tooth brush. This food sits there and causes the infection known as pericoronitis. More often then not, the first symptom is discomfort which is followed by swelling. At this point it is something that should be cleaned out by a professional and if needed an antibiotic. Hope this helps.
My best to you!
William F. Scott IV, DMD