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Any Suggestion For Sore Gums, Itchy, Swollen Face/jaw Area After Tooth Filling?
Good Morning, Can you help, I had a filling on friday 17/1/14 and my gums and area where the filling was has been very sore, I have been taking ibrophen and paracetamol for the pain which seems to have worked, but I have woken up this morning with a very swollen face and jaw area and its's also very itchy any advice please?? Thanks Paula.
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hello paula, it could be an periapical abscess, secondary to tht cellulitis of face,, take a course of antibiotics and analgesics,, do an iopa radiograph,, may be u need a root canal treatment.. u also could take antihistaminics for itchiness,,plz consult ur dentist for further treatment..asap,,hope it helps,,tc
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