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What Causes Swelling On Face After Tooth Extraction?

Well I have to get a tooth pulled that had an abscess. it does not hurt but I think my face is getting swollen, I know it is. I know I have to get them pulled and its scheduled for this week, but am I in any imediate danger. No stiff neck, my eye not swollen, no pain but I can tell its moving..feel like a bubble under my face. Should I go to the emergency room or my dentist/doctor tomorrow..
posted on Thu, 18 Dec 2014
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Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The swelling following extraction can be because of the inflammatory response following extraction, if they have done bone cutting.
The other possible cause can be because of the infection from the other teeth resulting in abscess formation.
Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Swelling On Face After Tooth Extraction?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The swelling following extraction can be because of the inflammatory response following extraction, if they have done bone cutting. The other possible cause can be because of the infection from the other teeth resulting in abscess formation. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin and metronidazole(if you are not allergic). Once the diagnosis is confirmed we can treat accordingly. I hope my answer will help you, take care.