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I never had my molars removed. About a week ago my lower right started hurting a little and has slowly gotten progressively worse. Today the gummed seemed pretty enflamed and sore. Then after my shower I noticed the whole cheek area below the jaw and gum were really hurting. I looked with a flash light and saw some puss and bleeding. I'm not sure what is making it infected and what to do next.
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain in the cheek and jaw could be because of the gum or tooth infection. The pus discharge could be secondary to abscess formation. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done like RVG and OPG to rule out infections.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
After completing the course of antibiotics treat the cause of infection, that is treat the infected tooth with root canal treatment or by extracting the tooth.
If it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will hep you, take care.
The pain in the cheek and jaw could be because of the gum or tooth infection. The pus discharge could be secondary to abscess formation. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done like RVG and OPG to rule out infections.
You can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
After completing the course of antibiotics treat the cause of infection, that is treat the infected tooth with root canal treatment or by extracting the tooth.
If it is gum infection then get your teeth cleaned once and maintain the oral hygiene.
I hope my answer will hep you, take care.
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Read your query.
Was the extraction procedure a complicated one or had you any issue during the procedure?
The signs and symptoms suggests dry socket (infection in the tooth socket) ,happens when there is early dislodgement of the clot.
I would advice you to do salt luke warm water gargling.For the pain you can take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine).Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metrolag will be required on prescription from your dentist.
Visit your dentist and have your socket reviewed for the local application of medicine which will induce the healing of the socket.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
Was the extraction procedure a complicated one or had you any issue during the procedure?
The signs and symptoms suggests dry socket (infection in the tooth socket) ,happens when there is early dislodgement of the clot.
I would advice you to do salt luke warm water gargling.For the pain you can take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicine).Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metrolag will be required on prescription from your dentist.
Visit your dentist and have your socket reviewed for the local application of medicine which will induce the healing of the socket.
Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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