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I Had an Infected Molar Removed But the Sockets Keeps Getting Infected. Do I Need Antibiotics?

April 25th, 2015
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Hi, I hope you can be of some help. I have recently had one of my top molars (which had been crowned) removed after getting infected twice, because my dentist said there’s a high risk of it getting infected again and again. He cleaned the hole left by the molar but about a week later it was infected, so I went back and he used an antiseptic to clean it again. I’m due to go back in 5 days because it feels like it’s getting infected again, should I ask for antibiotics this time? Thank you in advance. 

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My Dental Implant Was Infected Almost Immediately. What Should My Dentist Be Doing Next?

February 28th, 2015
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My dental implant was infected almost immediately, and I have had 3 courses of antibiotics over the last 3 months. What should my dentist be doing? I have lost confidence in them as last week I went to have the ‘tooth’ part fitted, only to be told that the infection meant that there was not enough bone and I should come back this week for him to investigate. I have had no x-rays since the implant was first put in. What do you think they should do?

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
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I Pulled Floss From My Tooth And Heard A Crack. My Dentist Says I Have TMJ. Could I Have Fractured The Crown?

October 23rd, 2014
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Hi Dr,
Four months ago I was flossing my teeth and the floss got stuck under my tooth with a crown. I pulled it out carefully and heard a crack. I didn’t have severe pain. But I started having dull pain about a few days after, plus, jaw pain, neck pain and ear ache. Went to the dentist and he said it was TMJ—okay— did all the recommended TMJ treatments. Plus, I had a physician I knew who gave me an antibiotic after the treatment which did not work for a week. I stopped all TMJ treatments and started taking the antibiotics. After the antibiotics everything went away. Four months later– it’s back. My dentist still says TMJ. But I wonder if the crack I heard caused a fracture under my crown. I continue to have dull achy pain next to the jaw area, and right ear pain (now burning at times) and muscle tension to neck and shoulder. Hope you can help. Thanks for your thoughts.

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Dr Andrew Moore
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I Have An Infected Molar And I Don’t Want Complications. Should I Go With Antibiotics?

July 3rd, 2014
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Hello, I have just had a crowned molar extracted because it got infected for a second time and my dentist said that recurrent infections were highly likely so it should come out. He cleaned the remaining hole but two days later it was infected. So he cleaned it again and put a swab in it with antiseptic on it. It feels like it is getting infected again though not as badly as the first time. I am going to see him tomorrow, two days after the swab went in. Should he give me antibiotics now or just clean it again. I am breastfeeding. I don’t want unnecessary antibiotics but I don’t want complications either. Many thanks in advance for your help.

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I’ve had my tooth removed because of an abscess, will the abscess heal up on it’s own now or do i need antibiotics?

August 19th, 2013
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Dear Dr Moore,
I had a filling fall out quite some time ago, stupidly I left it like this and my tooth eroded away leaving only a small amount visible. Yesterday I noticed a slight swelling on the gum above the tooth I phoned my dentist and they seen me today and removed the tooth. What I don’t understand is if this is the end of the problem? Will the abscess just go away by itself now the rotten tooth has been removed. I am pregnant and do not want any infection to harm my baby. Should I have been given antibiotics or will I be ok just gargling salt water and keeping the area clean as my dentist instructed me to do.
Thank you for your help! 

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dr andrew moore

Dr Andrew Moore
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My implant has fallen out after 6 years, can this be restored? Did I do something wrong?

July 17th, 2013
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My implant has fallen out the implant was done maybe around 6 years ago i went to emergency and was given anti biotics and told will heal over but can my implant be restored the implant is a molar tooth. i was told that it is rare to see a implant fall out i wondered if i have bitten on something hard or done something wrong please advise if my implant can be restored i have the implant itself

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How would dental implants handle speaking and singing?

April 1st, 2012
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Hello Dr Moore. Can you please offer advice on my situation. I sing with two different choirs and, on the occasion, sing solo and so my teeth are important to me. Sadly, due to extensive use of antibiotics, I had to lose many of my teeth. The part upper denture is badly fitting and also interferes with speech, particularly ends of words important in singing. I couldn’t be without teeth and so how would I cope if I went for implants? Thank you for your time and I hope you can advise.,
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Can I have implants fitted in the same area as a gum boil?

January 29th, 2012
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is it ok to fit 2 implants in the same area as a gum boil which is still inflamed,
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tooth coming through discomfort

January 29th, 2012
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My 70 year old partner appears to have a tooth coming down where there is already one there. It is above the upper ‘fang’. It is giving him discomfort – antibiotics have not relieved the pain.,
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I awoke to a cracking sound from grinding my teeth and developed a bacterial infection. Still hurts to put pressure on it. What could it be?

October 13th, 2011
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I had 3 dental implants placed 9 months ago. Everything was fine, but after waking up to a \”cracking\” sound from grinding my teeth in the middle of the night – I have had pressure and pain over one of the teeth. Dentist took x-rays a month ago and said everything was fine. However since then I developed a bacterial infection the left sde of my face. Doctor says it was probably a sinus infection and I have taken antibiotics. The bacteria pain has eased, but it still hurts to put pressure on the tooth. Could it be sinus or the tooth. I know with a real tooth the sinus could cause this pressure, but not sure if that is the same for implants. This particular tooth is one that had a sinus lift. Not sure where to go now. Advise please,
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Dr Andrew Moore
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