Alveolitis
Alveolitis, in the dental context, is inflammation of the alveolus, the socket left in the bone after a tooth is extracted, when the normal healing process is disrupted.
Common symptoms: Intense pain that usually appears days after the extraction, a bad taste or bad odor in the mouth, and discomfort that may radiate toward the ear.
Common causes: The loss of the clot that protects the wound favors this condition, sometimes associated with smoking or inadequate hygiene of the area.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist and the maxillofacial surgeon are the ones who treat this complication after an extraction. If after having a tooth removed you feel pain that increases rather than subsides, it is advisable to return to a professional to have the area examined.
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Doctors specialized in alveolitis
Dr. Iraís Díaz Báez
Dr. Shelly Márquez
Dra. Claudia Ileana Saenz Corral
Dra. Marisela Quintero Luzanilla
Dra. Brenda Magdalena Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. Irving Granados Velázquez
Dr. José Smeke Befeler
Dr. Lesbros Pablo Huelsz
Dr. Julio Cesar De la Fuente Muñoz
Dr. Roberto Heredia Pineda
Dra. Adia Carrillo Pacheco
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dra. Maria del Pilar Rodriguez Velasquez
Dr. Mauricio Espinosa Torres
Dr. Carlos Trinidad Combaluzier
Dr. Bernardo Rivas De Leon
Dra. Nilda Eliana Gómez Bernal
Dr. Rafael Ruiz Rodriguez
Dr. Leopoldo Vazquez Estrada
Dr. Víctor José Becerra Durango
Frequently asked questions
What is alveolitis?
Alveolitis, in the dental context, is inflammation of the alveolus, the socket left in the bone after a tooth is extracted, when the normal healing process is disrupted.
Which doctor treats alveolitis?
Alveolitis is usually treated by specialists in hand surgeon, aesthetic and cosmetic surgeon, maxillofacial surgeon, plastic surgeon, dermatologist, gastroenterologist, gynecologist, speech therapist, complementary therapist, general practitioner, podiatrist, psychologist, radiologist, pediatric dentist, orthodontist, endodontist, periodontist, implantologist, dentist, reconstructive plastic surgeon.