Oral Infections

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What is an infection?

  • Invasion and proliferation of microorganisms (such as bacteria, viruses, parasites) and the toxins they produce
  • Oral infections arise mainly from tooth related diseases like cavities
    • Can spread from one local area to multiple other structures in the head and neck region

Why is it important to treat an infection?

  • To better maintain your overall health
  • To prevent other potential problems in the future such as:
    • Spread of infection to other structures in the head and neck region
    • Significant problems such as the inability to breathe
  • Treating an infection early may lead to better long-term results

How do we treat infections?

  • Treat the infected area
    • Incision and drainage: removing the pus and cleaning out the area
  • Treating the cause
    • Removing the source of infection, for example by extraction of infected teeth
  • Adjunctive therapy
    • Antibiotics by mouth or by IV

At Rouge River Oral Surgery, we provide:

  • Will assess your swelling in a very timely manner
  • Consultation and treatment plan based on your needs and goals
  • We work with your dentist or dental specialist so that you can achieve a result that best suits your situation
  • Deep sedation and general anesthesia
  • In-house x-rays including 3-D scans as needed
An infected tooth requiring extraction
An infected tooth requiring extraction
Underlying infection of the jaw bone
Underlying infection of the jaw bone