Tooth extraction infection can be serious because there's an open wound in the mouth after a tooth extraction procedure and the brain is only about three inches from the dental infection. The dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC believe in providing all surgery patients with prescriptions for both a narcotic analgesic and an antibiotic after all oral surgery procedures. They believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to surgical procedures.

           In most cases, if there is an infection with swelling and bleeding around a tooth, the patient will be placed on a strong dental antibiotic to reduce this problem before tooth extraction surgery is done. This is to hopefully avoid a later tooth extraction infection. However, many patients are forceful and demand that their oral surgery be done that day. In fact, some patients become very upset and angry when they are advised to take antibiotics before their oral surgery. They want it done now and just do not understand how important it is to prevent problems before they occur.

          A tooth extraction infection should be taken seriously. Part of the recovery process after oral surgery is when the patient's immune system fights the bacteria that are growing and invading the body. Patients have to take very good care of themselves so that their bodies will work properly. If you are run down, dehydrated or badly fed, your immune system will not work well. It's always important to take good care of yourself but especially when you have an infection.

          All of the dentists at the Atlanta Dental Group PC are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being. You are welcome to join their family of patients. Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky is a dentist in Atlanta who practices with the group and performs most of the oral surgery for the practice. Dr P really does care about his patients and he also cares about how they feel about him. That's why he became a dentist. He will make every effort to avoid any tooth extraction complications after your surgery. You are welcome to schedule a consultation with Dr. P by calling 404-874-7428.