Anyone in Scottsdale, AZ with pain, swelling, or difficulty opening the mouth near a partially erupted wisdom tooth. Young adults and patients with crowded teeth are especially prone to recurring wisdom tooth infections.
Most patients at DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ notice improvement within days of treatment. The team cleans the infection site, provides medication if needed, and discusses extraction options in a calm, pressure free setting.
Wisdom tooth infection treatment at DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ usually takes 30 to 45 minutes for cleaning and evaluation. If extraction is recommended, it is often scheduled within one to two weeks after the infection subsides.
Rinse gently with warm salt water to keep the area clean. Avoid hard or sticky foods that can irritate the infection. Contact DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ promptly to prevent the infection from spreading deeper.
Keep the extraction site clean by gently rinsing with warm salt water starting the day after treatment. Avoid smoking and hard foods. DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ schedules a follow up to confirm full healing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wisdom Tooth Infection

Targeted treatment for infection around partially erupted or impacted wisdom teeth.

A bacterial infection developing around a wisdom tooth that has only partially broken through the gum. Trapped food and bacteria cause swelling, pain, bad taste, and difficulty opening the mouth.
DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ cleans the infected tissue around the wisdom tooth, prescribes antibiotics if needed, and evaluates whether extraction is necessary to prevent recurring infection and protect surrounding teeth.
DMD Dental & Wellness in Scottsdale, AZ clears the infection and relieves painful swelling so you can open your mouth, eat, and speak comfortably again. Treatment prevents the infection from becoming a recurring problem.