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What Is The Cause Of Toothache And Swollen Cheek Despite Taking Ibuprofen?
I have had a toothache for about a week now but 4 days ago my left cheek swelled. It also caused swelling under my left eye. Last night I started feeling to my stomach and today I have a numbness sensation in my cheek. I've been taking ibuprofen and using ice packs to help with the swelling but nothing is working. Could it be an infection? I don't have a job and my boyfriend is the only one working so we're pretty tight on cash right now.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having peri alveolar or root abscess giving rise this problem.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine course.
If there is no improvement then you may require extraction of tooth to drain the pus.
consult dentist and get examined.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having peri alveolar or root abscess giving rise this problem.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine course.
If there is no improvement then you may require extraction of tooth to drain the pus.
consult dentist and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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