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Can A Broken Tooth Lead To Swelling In Mouth?

i have a tooth that broke in half a year ago and then i slacked and didnt get it fixed it hurt un controllably for 2 weeks i have no medical insurance and today i woke up and my face a jaw and mouth around the tooth is swollen. im a laid off emt so i have needles and such in my bag and was wondering if i should drain the puss out. and there are no lumps so its not abcesed
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain and swelling is because of the tooth infection secondary to the trauma. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out the infection.
Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Once you get money, you can get the tooth treated with RCT or extraction.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Can A Broken Tooth Lead To Swelling In Mouth?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain and swelling is because of the tooth infection secondary to the trauma. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph to rule out the infection. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Once you get money, you can get the tooth treated with RCT or extraction. I hope my answer will help you, take care.