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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Cheek

i have slight swelling of my left cheek and a little under my eye which is causing eye pain on that side. i think i may have an abscessed tooth from an old root canal (the crown fell off a year ago). the tooth is dead, but can it form an abscess? i have no fever, just the swelling which has improved from the ibuprofen i took.
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Yes, it may form abscess it may lead to cellulitis of cheek or inflammation of surrounding area. Use tablet amoxicillin and clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for five days. Tablet metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for five days.

Cold compression may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult with your dental surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Cheek

Hello, Yes, it may form abscess it may lead to cellulitis of cheek or inflammation of surrounding area. Use tablet amoxicillin and clavulinic acid 625mg twice a day for five days. Tablet metronidazole 400mg thrice a day for five days. Cold compression may useful. If symptoms not improved please consult with your dental surgeon he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist