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What Causes Pea Sized Lump On The Gum With Half Face Swollen?
HI. I got toothache 2 days ago and yesterday, half of my face is swollen. today is a lil bit better but i found out a pea sized lump on my gum in the incisors, where my toothcahe occurs. its still painful but not as irritating as before cos its tolerable. What should I do and what could it be?
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
Hi,
From the description you give, you may have a dental abscess. This will need antibiotics and pain relief. I suggest you go to the ED for assessment. In the meantime, paracetamol and ibuprofen will help any pain and swelling.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
From the description you give, you may have a dental abscess. This will need antibiotics and pain relief. I suggest you go to the ED for assessment. In the meantime, paracetamol and ibuprofen will help any pain and swelling.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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