{"id":1761,"date":"2021-11-14T21:02:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T03:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=1761"},"modified":"2022-05-11T11:54:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T16:54:20","slug":"how-long-wait-abscessed-tooth-extraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/how-long-wait-abscessed-tooth-extraction\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Is Too Long to Wait for an Abscessed Tooth Extraction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>About a month after teeth whitening and preparing to get porcelain veneers, an upper left molar broke. The tooth has an abscess and is making me tired and foggy. Now the specialist says he cannot save the tooth, so I need an extraction and dental implants. The soonest appointment the office has is two weeks away. I feel sick, and the sluggishness and pain are affecting my concentration. Is it okay to switch to another specialist who can remove the tooth sooner? \u2013 Thank you. Krystal A. from NC<\/p>\n<p>Krystal,<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for choosing our office for your question.<\/p>\n<p>If the specialist (we assume an endodontist or oral surgeon) did not give you a reason for waiting two weeks, yes, look for one who can complete the removal and get rid of the infection. Explain to your dentist that your tooth infection is making you ill and you do not want it to linger for two more weeks.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Can You Wait to Remove an Abscessed Tooth?<\/h2>\n<p>An abscessed tooth results from an infection. And an untreated tooth infection will continue to spread, even if it does not complicate tooth removal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1088\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1088\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1088\" src=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/dental-implant-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"dental implant diagram\" width=\"290\" height=\"293\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cosmetic dentist can match your dental implant to your whitened teeth<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While your body is fighting the infection, your immune system is weak and more vulnerable to other infections. Delaying tooth removal will only make things worse. Also, although many people take antibiotics to minimize the infection, it will not go away without root canal treatment or tooth removal.<\/p>\n<p>Your dentist can refer you to another specialist to complete your treatment. Otherwise, if you have dental insurance that allows you to self-refer, you can see a specialist to remove your tooth an explain <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-dental-implants.html\">when you can receive an implant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your dentist does not have advanced cosmetic skills, look for one with training who will perfectly match your implant crown to your <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-teeth-whitening.html\">newly whitened teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Duane Delaune, an <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/\">cosmetic dentist in Metairie, LA<\/a>, sponsors this post.A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About a month after teeth whitening and preparing to get porcelain veneers, an upper left molar broke. The tooth has an abscess and is making me tired and foggy. Now the specialist says he cannot save the tooth, so I need an extraction and dental implants. 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