What is flux? What complications are fraught lately visiting a dentist with a suspicion of flux? Answers can be found in the article.
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How often do we put a visit to the dentist, trying «Finger» obsessive toothache, not guessing that the award for long-suffering in this case can be… flux.
Flux
Odontogenic periostitis, or flux, comes from the German word Fluss and in the original language means «Flow, flow».
If the dental pain worries you constantly and increases with pressure tooth, chewing or when trying to knock any object on it (for example, for a fork), and all of the above is accompanied by an edema of the mucous and surrounding tooth tissues, swelling the cheek on the side of the patient's teeth - this is There are flux.
The causes of flux (pervasion inflammation) may be different:
- struck by caries tooth
- Mechanical injury (injury)
- Inflammation of the gum pocket - space between the tooth and the gums
But in any case in the emergence of flux «Sushed» Infection: in the cavity of the tooth or in a gantry pocket, together with the residues of food in the process of chewing, as it would be tamped by particles of rotten decay. From the top of the tooth Pump, the canal makes itself in bone tissue, striving to break out, and breaks through the bone, stopping under the supervisor of the upper or lower jaw (Latin - Periostum). Exactly from here and the name of the periostitis. In the tissues surrounding the tooth, the pathological process is developing, accompanied by painful sensations, which gradually develop into a pulsating pain that moves into the ear. If a visit to the doctor is delayed, the inflammatory process applies to the periosteum: the pain becomes unbearable, the body temperature is increasing often to 38c.
Flus complications
The main danger of flux - complications. Therefore, first of all it is necessary to visit a specialist who will prescribe treatment, and if necessary - reveals an ukne.
In terms of gravity of complications that arise as a result of a negligent attitude to their own teeth can be located in the following order: periostitis - abscess - phlegmon.
Abscess - This is a limited accumulation of pus in tissues. In essence, the periostitis is also an abscess, but limited by periosteum.
Phlegmon - Spilled purulent inflammation. The pus is not limited and can penetrate into different departments of the face between the muscles, switch to the neck and even descend into the media region (in other words, to heart). This disease can be deadly!
In the treatment of periostitis, incision in the oral cavity (is done with anesthesia), releasing the pussy. So that the cut does not close quickly, the rubber strip is inserted into it, which is called drainage.
Say self-medication «No»
Remember: the patient tooth cannot be cured by rinse with soda, using analgin and wonderful paste for self-complacence of teeth! Also ineffective and harmful various dental drops and heating. You can not get rid of the periostite (flux) at home!
- Never put warming compresses because this procedure only contributes to the dissemination of the process and can lead to serious complications!
- Do not make any dressings!
- Do not drink antibiotics without consulting a doctor!
- Do not take painkillers 3 hours before the visit to the doctor: it makes it difficult to formulate a diagnosis.
- If you did a cut, do not drink aspirin, as it can cause bleeding.
- If despite the incision within 12 hours, facilitated, consult a doctor!
- Do not appoint medicines themselves and do not cancel them at your discretion!
Very often patients confuse the concepts of cysts and flux. In essence, these are two completely different diseases. The error occurs because «cyst», As a rule, is the cause of the development of the flux. The name itself comes from the Greek word KYSTIS and denotes a bubble. So, the cyst is a pathological cavity in the body, completed most often by liquid content.
Even after the procedure conducted by a specialist remained in the past, it will have to wait a bit before the effects of the flux will completely disappear. Elek may increase slightly, but on the third day, as a rule, disappears. For several hours, the sawing pain in the field of the hearth should calm down, and the temperature is to recover. If the lines of the cut and the unpleasant sensations arise, then there should be no strong pain. Rubber strip - drainage - in the oral cavity to delete or try not to correct. It serves to not let the wound closure ahead of time. If the drainage fell - consult a doctor.
In order for the periostitis not repeated, carious teeth should be treated in a timely manner, do not forget about the oral hygiene. Twice a day (in the morning and in the evening) brush teeth, rinse your mouth after every meal.
