Is it necessary to receive intravenous fluids for three days when wisdom tooth inflammation occurs?
Dec 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Huijie
Introduction
It is not always necessary to receive intravenous fluids for three days when wisdom tooth inflammation occurs; the duration should be determined based on the severity of the inflammation and the individual's recovery ability. If the pericoronitis is relatively severe, such as infection involving the pterygomandibular space or masseteric space, intravenous administration of penicillin or metronidazole injection may be used, typically requiring two to three days of infusion. In more severe cases of wisdom tooth inflammation, intravenous treatment may need to last five to seven days.
It is not always necessary to receive intravenous fluids for three days when wisdom teeth become inflamed; the duration depends on the severity of the inflammation and the individual's healing capacity.
There are various causes of wisdom tooth inflammation, primarily due to resistance encountered during the eruption of the wisdom tooth, which leads to inflammation of the surrounding soft tissues. Food impaction further aggravates this condition. As the wisdom tooth emerges, a periodontal pocket forms between the tooth and the gum, easily trapping food debris, plaque, and bacteria, thereby causing pericoronitis. In severe cases of pericoronitis, such as infection spreading to the pterygomandibular or masseteric spaces, intravenous administration of antibiotics like penicillin or metronidazole may be required. Typically, two to three days of IV therapy are sufficient for milder cases. However, in more serious infections, IV treatment may last five to seven days. During this period, rinsing the mouth with warm saline solution can help promote recovery.
It is recommended to maintain good oral hygiene by keeping the mouth clean and rinsing after meals. If a wisdom tooth repeatedly becomes inflamed, it may need to be extracted after the inflammation is under control in order to achieve complete and permanent resolution.
