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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face And A Tiny Hole At Back Of The Wisdom Tooth

back where i ve had a wisdom tooth removed (over a year ago) there is a tiny hole there... now i am not sure if it s always been there but for the past couple of weeks it s been very tender there and now the side of my face is swollen. it doesn t hurt very bad unless i am opening my mouth or putting pressure on it. i tried to make appointment today but couldnt get in... do you think it s safe for me to wait?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

In your query ,you have not mentioned whether you had any problem during the extraction of that tooth?Was the tooth removed completely or any piece was left behind?

I would advice you to visit the oral and maxillo-facial surgeon at the earliest and get a radiograph done and get it treated.
For the pain you can take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines).Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metrolag will be needed on prescription from the dentist.

Do salt water gargling.Avoid applying hot bag externally.

Hope this was helpful.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face And A Tiny Hole At Back Of The Wisdom Tooth

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. In your query ,you have not mentioned whether you had any problem during the extraction of that tooth?Was the tooth removed completely or any piece was left behind? I would advice you to visit the oral and maxillo-facial surgeon at the earliest and get a radiograph done and get it treated. For the pain you can take ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines).Antibiotics like amoxicillin and metrolag will be needed on prescription from the dentist. Do salt water gargling.Avoid applying hot bag externally. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.