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Noticed A Swelling On The Right Lip And Face Due To A Toothache

Hi I have a bad swollen right lip due to a toothache on the lower bottom. Visit the ER for pain and swollen, they gave me a antibiotic one pill to get me through the night till I can get my prescription from a pharmacy and they also gave me a pain med. but it has not helped me. Haven't slept but only 3 hours. And my face is also swollen what can I do.
Sat, 29 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
If your face is swelling you maybe have an abcess. That may mean that you have to get antibiotics to get rid of the infection and also the swelling. And also with swelling of the face do not, I repeat DO NOT use a heating pad on it because the heat promotes the growth and spread of the infection. Use an ice pack if you can stand it or a cool wet wash cloth.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Noticed A Swelling On The Right Lip And Face Due To A Toothache

Hello, Thanks for your query. If your face is swelling you maybe have an abcess. That may mean that you have to get antibiotics to get rid of the infection and also the swelling. And also with swelling of the face do not, I repeat DO NOT use a heating pad on it because the heat promotes the growth and spread of the infection. Use an ice pack if you can stand it or a cool wet wash cloth. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care