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Should a Wisdom Tooth be Removed When an Acute Infection (Pericoronitis) is Present?

April 26, 2017acute infection pericoronitis PRESENT removed tooth wisdom

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Should a Wisdom Tooth be Removed When an Acute Infection (Pericoronitis) is Present?

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Generally, no. Surgery in the presence of infection can cause infection to spread and become more serious. Firstly, the infection must be controlled by local oral hygiene, antibiotics and sometimes the extraction of the opposing wisdom tooth.