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How To Treat Swelling Of Face After Retrieval Of Tooth?

My father has had many of his teeth removed, but the roots and nerves cannot all be removed due to a severe heart condition. He has had pain for the last several months, but tonight it is at its worst. His face is swollen up to the size of a golf ball and he is in a lot of sever pain. I feel it may be a severe infection. Can this be serious, should I take him to the hospital?                                                               
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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With the symptoms you have described for your father think you should consult a dentist immediately . infection has reached its acute phase . should begin antibiotic dosage which should give your dentist based on the situation that has reached infection . should also make an endodontic treatment . this is because your father has not treated the teeth in the right moment , and the nerve is not vital , and establishes infection . Thanks !
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Bhuwanesh Sharma 's  Response
Hi,
I have gone through your query, according to you in the dental arch of your father their are root stumps which which generally causes inflammation and may leads to swelling and pain in that region.Root stumps should be Extracted to avoid inflammation. You should Visit to Near Dental Clinic or Hospital.

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- Dr.Bhuwanesh Sharma BDS, MIDA (Oral and Dental Surgeon)
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How To Treat Swelling Of Face After Retrieval Of Tooth?

With the symptoms you have described for your father think you should consult a dentist immediately . infection has reached its acute phase . should begin antibiotic dosage which should give your dentist based on the situation that has reached infection . should also make an endodontic treatment . this is because your father has not treated the teeth in the right moment , and the nerve is not vital , and establishes infection . Thanks !