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Taken Antibiotics And Hydrocodone For Jaw Pain. Now Dizziness And Vomiting
My wife has had pain in her jaw for several weeks now. She seen a denist who said nothign was wonrg. The pain continued. Went back to findout she needs a root canal . Had root canal done. Dentist who did root canal told her it looks like her jaw bone is infected. Gave her antibotics and hydrocoden. She is dizzy and throwing up now.
Tue, 4 Jun 2013
Hello,
A direct clinical as well as x-ray is necessary to give final diagnosis.
If the decayed tooth has left untreated for several weeks,infection can spread into periapical region too.
Based on the investigations,treatment can be planned.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take complete course of medicines prescribed.
Routine dental check up is necessary .
Hope this helps.
A direct clinical as well as x-ray is necessary to give final diagnosis.
If the decayed tooth has left untreated for several weeks,infection can spread into periapical region too.
Based on the investigations,treatment can be planned.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Take complete course of medicines prescribed.
Routine dental check up is necessary .
Hope this helps.
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