Flux is a simplified name for periostitis, a rather dangerous ailment that causes pain and discomfort to a person. Periostitis is diagnosed as a cone with pus on the gum, localized in the root of the tooth. Recognize the flux is quite simple: when chewing, there is severe pain, swelling of the gum and with it cheek.
material content
- 1 Causes of flux
- 2 Treatment flux
- 3 formulations for treatment of the mouth when periostitis
- 3.1 Chlorhexidine
- 3.2 Rotokan
- 3.3 Betadine
- 3.4 Hydrogen peroxide
- 4 Antibiotics are used to treat periodontitis
- 5 anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of flux
- 6 Folk recipes for swelling with flux
- 6.1 Salt
- 6.2 Tincture of propolis
- 6.3 Sage and calendula
- 6.4 Scarlet juice
- 7 Ointments and gels for pain relief and edema with periostitis
- 7.1 Metrogyl Denta
- 7.2 Levomekol
- 8 Procedures that can not be done with the
- 9 flux Summing up
- 9.1 Video - How to prevent flux and how to help yourself with inflammation
Causesemergence of flux
flux The inflammatory process near the root of the tooth occurs for a number of reasons:
- launched caries;
- trauma to the tooth or gums;
- acute periodontitis, manifested by inflammation of the tissues around the tooth;
- inflammation of the gingival pocket;
- inflammation of the tissues of the tooth itself - pulpitis.
Important Information! Do not ignore the flux and try to treat it yourself. Purulent inflammation can spread to nearby tissues and treatment in this case will be even more difficult, long and painful. At the first signs of periostitis, you should consult your dentist.
Treatment of flux
At the first signs of the inflammatory process and acute painful sensations it is recommended to urgently consult a dentist. Flux can provoke not only swelling of the gums, but also go to the cheek, lips, nose.
Treatment of periostitis is carried out in two ways: surgery and medication. In especially difficult cases, the doctor prescribes the removal of the tooth or puts drainage, through which pus flows. If you can not visit the dentist in the near future, you can use some drugs or recipes of traditional medicine to reduce swelling.
Important Information! When treating flux, antibiotics of a wide spectrum are always prescribed, which help reduce the inflammatory process and its spread to nearby tissues. Also effectively remove the edema and increase the outflow of pus various drugs in the form of rinsing liquids.
Mouth preparation with periostitis
To quickly eliminate edema and reduce pus production, it is recommended to rinse mouth frequently with solutions that have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Chlorhexidine
This remedy is an ideal antiseptic that kills almost all pathogenic microorganisms that cause inflammation. Chlorgequidine does not cause allergies, healing effect on damaged tissue sites, which is especially important after surgical intervention and installation of drainage. Allowed frequent rinsing of the mouth, after 2-3 hours, it is desirable to use a 0.5% solution of the drug.
Rotokan
This remedy is an alcoholic infusion based on medicinal herbs: chamomile, sage, calendula. Each plant differs anti-inflammatory and antiseptic property, has anti-edematous effect. For effective treatment, the drug should be diluted in water: 200 ml of water 20 ml of rotochannel. Rinse after a few hours.
Betadine
This drug is effective in that it includes iodine, which is a good antiseptic. Betadine disastrously affects the focus of inflammation, contributes to the outflow of pus and disinfection of the wound. The preparation is used in a diluted form with water: 20 ml of iodine solution per glass of water. To remove swelling, rinse the oral cavity at least 4 times a day.
Hydrogen peroxide
This product quickly draws pus, disinfects the wound and damages the pathogenic flora. Peroxide effectively cleans the wound after installing drainage for the outflow of pus. To prepare the solution, dilute the peroxide with water in equal proportions.
Antibiotics that are used to treat periostitis
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This drug effectively affects bacteria that cause inflammation in the oral cavity. Amoxicillin can be purchased in the form of tablets, suspensions, capsules. For adults, the recommended and effective daily dose is 1500 mg, in particularly difficult cases, the dose of the drug is increased to 3000 mg. Antibiotic has a number of contraindications: pregnancy, breastfeeding, kidney and liver diseases, lymphocytic leukemia. | |
This drug is a combined antibiotic that includes oxacilin and ampicillin. Antibiotic quickly affects the lesion, reduces the inflammatory process. Has a minimum of side effects, contraindications: lymphocytic leukemia, allergy to components, monucleosis. Ampiox is available in two forms: intramuscular solution and tablets. With intramuscular injection, the risk of exposure to the gastrointestinal tract is reduced. Dosage of the drug is prescribed based on individual indicators. | |
A broad spectrum antibiotic with antimicrobial effects. When treating flux is taken in a tablet form. The daily dose for an adult is 1500-2000 ml, divided into several receptions. Antibiotic effectively removes inflammation, affecting the focus, but has a very wide range of contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, renal and hepatic insufficiency, increased blood pressure. Also, when taking this drug, side effects are observed: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hypertension. | |
This antibiotic belongs to the tetracycline group and effectively suppresses the inflammatory process. A daily dose for an adult is prescribed individually and is 200-400 mg. Taking the drug for children under 10 years is not recommended, since the antibiotic has a wide range of contraindications and side effects. | |
This antibiotic for the treatment of flux is given in the form of injections. The dosage of the drug depends on the complexity and course of the disease. Since the drug is characterized by a wide range of contraindications, it can not be administered to children under 16 years of age. The drug is sold only on prescription, but it has an effective anti-inflammatory effect on many groups of pathogens. |
Important Information. Prescribing antibiotics alone is quite dangerous, as many drugs have a wide range of contraindications and can trigger an allergic reaction or other health problems.
Anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of
flux In addition to antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed for the treatment of flux, which reduce edema, reduce pain, normalize body temperature.
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The drug is available in tablet form, it effectively acts on the inflammation focus, reducing pain and swelling. Nimesil also normalizes body temperature. The daily dose of the drug should not exceed 300 mg. | |
This drug is available as an injection and promotes the rapid removal of pain and inflammation. The daily dose depends on the individual characteristics of the body, the medicine has a number of contraindications: chronic rhinitis, heart and stomach diseases. | |
In tablet form the preparation has anti-inflammatory effect, effectively removes pain syndrome and normalizes body temperature. The dose of the drug per day should not exceed 300 mg. | |
This anti-inflammatory drug effectively relieves pain and swelling on the face and jaw. Diazolin contains antiallergic substances that act on biological pathogens in the foci of suppuration. Take the pill several times a day, depending on the course of the disease. Single dose should not exceed 100 mg. | |
Ibuprofen is formulated with anti-inflammatory properties. The medicine is released as a suspension or capsules, absorbed into the blood for half an hour, reduces fever, eliminates pain, reduces swelling. |
Folk recipes for swelling with flux
Salt
Salt is an ideal natural antiseptic, capable of extracting pus in a short time and reducing the inflammatory process. For rinses, you can use both ordinary table salt and sea salt. The solution is prepared as follows: a teaspoon of water dissolves into one teaspoon of the product. If the inflammation and edema are too great, you can add a few drops of ordinary iodine to the salt solution, this will improve the outflow of pus.
Rinse mouth with salt preferably several times a day, with the procedure itself you need to carefully handle the damaged gum area, even in spite of severe pain.
Propolis tincture
This product can be purchased at any pharmacy. Propolis is a unique natural antiseptic, suppresses the development of bacteria, quickly eliminates swelling. The tincture contains tannic substances that help reduce pain and quickly heal the wound. To prepare a solution for a single mouth rinse, you need 20 ml of propolis and 120 ml of warm water.
Sage and Calendula
For oral treatment, you can use both an alcohol solution based on herbs, and a decoction of dried plants. Calendula reduces inflammation, draws pus. Sage has a disinfecting and wound healing effect, relieves pain and itching. If alcoholic tincture is used for treatment, it is recommended to drip 30-40 drops on a glass of water. If the damaged gum is treated with decoction, it is recommended to brew 3 tablespoons of dry plants per liter of liquid.
Scarlet juice
This plant very effectively removes pain and swelling due to its healing juice. To reduce pain and remove the swelling from your face, you can use the ground leaves of the plant, which are applied to the affected area. For convenience, it is recommended to wrap the gruel from the leaves in a clean gauze. Keep aloe on the skin can be no more than 2 hours in a row. It is worth knowing that the juice of this plant slightly bitter.
Ointments and gels for pain and edema removal with periostitis
Metrogil Dent
This medicament is manufactured as a clear odorless gel, which should be applied on the affected gingiva portion. The gel promotes a rapid outflow of pus, has a harmful effect on the pathogens of inflammation, reduces swelling and pain. Use the drug is recommended several times a day, after an equal amount of time.
Levomekol
This cream not only reduces pain and inflammation, but also promotes the outflow of pus from damaged gums. Levomikol differs wound healing effect, deeply penetrates into the tissue. Apply ointment on the gum is recommended several times a day, at least 1-1.5 hours.
procedures that can not be done when the flux
The first thing to remember is that the inflammation on the gums can not be warm, as there is risk of the spread of pus in the surrounding tissue, causing an increase in edema and pain.
It is not recommended to apply a tight bandage around the neck or cheek. The tissue will interfere with the outflow of pus and the inflammatory process can affect nearby tissues and organs.
flux Summing up
Flux is a fairly serious disease that requires compulsory treatment under the supervision of a doctor. With a flux, self-medication is contraindicated, because with the help of drugs you can remove the symptoms of the disease, but not cure it. The triggered flux very often ends with the removal of the tooth or an operation to remove pus. Take care of your health!