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What Causes Swelling In Cheek?
I have a very swollen cheek along the jaw.
I visited the dentist on Tuesday morning and was told I have an abscessed tooth where the infection has gone into the cheek. I have been on the prescribed medication since Tuesday lunchtime and today the swelling is far more prominent and I am having difficulty opening my mouth.
I visited the dentist on Tuesday morning and was told I have an abscessed tooth where the infection has gone into the cheek. I have been on the prescribed medication since Tuesday lunchtime and today the swelling is far more prominent and I am having difficulty opening my mouth.
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
Hello,
Your infection is not under control and symptoms are increasing. Call your dentist to report that your condition has not improved and is worse. Your dentist will need to increase the dosage or change your antibiotic. Make sure you are following directions on taking all medication. I usually recommend Amoxiciilin 500 mg or 875 mg depending on how often you take the antibiotic. Your dentist will recommend the next step for treatment of the abscess. You may need other oral conditions evaluated as well.
Take anti-inflammatory medications in addition to the antibiotic. Tylenol and Motrin are effective choices. The choice of the antihistamine Benadryl also helps control swelling and control symptoms. Keep well hydrated. Do not stress your jaw. Avoid irritants. Continue daily dental care and rinsing.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will find relief with my suggestions and do not delay in contacting your dentist with an active infection present. I am glad to assist further if you have additional questions.
Your infection is not under control and symptoms are increasing. Call your dentist to report that your condition has not improved and is worse. Your dentist will need to increase the dosage or change your antibiotic. Make sure you are following directions on taking all medication. I usually recommend Amoxiciilin 500 mg or 875 mg depending on how often you take the antibiotic. Your dentist will recommend the next step for treatment of the abscess. You may need other oral conditions evaluated as well.
Take anti-inflammatory medications in addition to the antibiotic. Tylenol and Motrin are effective choices. The choice of the antihistamine Benadryl also helps control swelling and control symptoms. Keep well hydrated. Do not stress your jaw. Avoid irritants. Continue daily dental care and rinsing.
Thank you for your inquiry. I hope you will find relief with my suggestions and do not delay in contacting your dentist with an active infection present. I am glad to assist further if you have additional questions.
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Hi,
I had gone through your problem. You could have mentioned the area where you have problem. Any how abscess will cause swelling in the surrounding region to that tooth. That abscess need to be removed by using antibiotics or by giving treatment. some times antibiotics are enough, some times treatment may be necessary. I think you had been asked to visit the doctor after using that medication. If that swelling is not subsided or increasing, difficulty in opening the mouth is common condition, for which that doctor will do treatment. So kindly visit the dentist for the treatment. Hope my answer would satisfy your queery
I had gone through your problem. You could have mentioned the area where you have problem. Any how abscess will cause swelling in the surrounding region to that tooth. That abscess need to be removed by using antibiotics or by giving treatment. some times antibiotics are enough, some times treatment may be necessary. I think you had been asked to visit the doctor after using that medication. If that swelling is not subsided or increasing, difficulty in opening the mouth is common condition, for which that doctor will do treatment. So kindly visit the dentist for the treatment. Hope my answer would satisfy your queery
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Thanks for your query, i have gone through your query.
The swelling and limited mouth opening is because of the space infection secondary to pus formation. take a course of antibiotics like penicillin 500md tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 3 days and get the tooth removed.
Do not apply pressure over the swelling by touching it or do not give hot fomentation. do saline gargling. once the tooth is removed the pain, swelling and limited mouth opening will come down. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
The swelling and limited mouth opening is because of the space infection secondary to pus formation. take a course of antibiotics like penicillin 500md tid and metronidazole 400mg bid for 3 days and get the tooth removed.
Do not apply pressure over the swelling by touching it or do not give hot fomentation. do saline gargling. once the tooth is removed the pain, swelling and limited mouth opening will come down. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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