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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face And Gums Post Tooth Extraction
Question: I had a teeth pulled and broke while in process. So they had to drill rest of it out. This happen in March. Now my gum is swollen at hole. Also, my face is swollen on that side like below eye n beside nose. What to do?
Brief Answer:
Can be abscess due to remaining root
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
As per your history, you had traumatic extraction & mild swelling after such procedure is normal.Since its been 3 months & swelling has not subsided & healing has also not occured:-
- there might be some remaining root stump left which has caused swelling.
- could be fracture due to excessive pressure applied.
To rule out, you need to get an OPG done & consult your dentist. Meanwhile you may take antiinflammatory pain killers. However my patients prefer serratio-para- diclo combination along with amoxiclav 625 after consulting dentist.
Do cold fomentation.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
Can be abscess due to remaining root
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in.
As per your history, you had traumatic extraction & mild swelling after such procedure is normal.Since its been 3 months & swelling has not subsided & healing has also not occured:-
- there might be some remaining root stump left which has caused swelling.
- could be fracture due to excessive pressure applied.
To rule out, you need to get an OPG done & consult your dentist. Meanwhile you may take antiinflammatory pain killers. However my patients prefer serratio-para- diclo combination along with amoxiclav 625 after consulting dentist.
Do cold fomentation.
Hope I answered your query
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr. Neha Sumra
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