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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face And Gums

Hi i woke up this morning with my face and gums swollen i recently had a filling fall out and i believe the gum is infected but there isnt any type of smell, but im in severe pain which would leave me to believe it is infected any suggestions would help
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Thanks for using Health Care Magic.

Read your query.

Was the tooth root canal treated or was it a regular filling?

The pain and swelling could be due the acute exacerbation the periapical abscess in relation to the tooth which had the filling.

I would advice you to visit a endodontist and have a radiograph done. Root canal treatment will reduce the pain and swelling of the face.

For the pain ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines ) can be taken. Antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg and metrolag will be required on prescription. If necessary ,abscess can be drained.
Do salt water gargling. Do not apply hot bag externally.

Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.



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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face And Gums

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. Was the tooth root canal treated or was it a regular filling? The pain and swelling could be due the acute exacerbation the periapical abscess in relation to the tooth which had the filling. I would advice you to visit a endodontist and have a radiograph done. Root canal treatment will reduce the pain and swelling of the face. For the pain ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines ) can be taken. Antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg and metrolag will be required on prescription. If necessary ,abscess can be drained. Do salt water gargling. Do not apply hot bag externally. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.