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Why Is My Jaw Swollen After A Broken Teeth?

I have a small piece of a tooth in my jaw the rest of it broke off I have tried every single herbal remedy known to man and nothing is working i have been taking antibiotics for 3 weeks now and my jaw is really swollen i am in so much pain i cant eat and sleep i dont know what to do at this point, my appt with the oral surgeon isnt until next monday i dont know what to do
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
The pain and swelling could be because of the tooth infection (space infection).
Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule the infection.
The herbal medicines will not work, because the cause has to be treated.
you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). after taking the medicines, you can get the tooth removed.
Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Darmi's  Response
Hello.
Antibiotics and extraction is the only option.you should not take antibiotics this long like three weeks. try to get emergency appointment if possible.
Wish you good health.
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Why Is My Jaw Swollen After A Broken Teeth?

The pain and swelling could be because of the tooth infection (space infection). Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule the infection. The herbal medicines will not work, because the cause has to be treated. you can take a course of antibiotics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). after taking the medicines, you can get the tooth removed. Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.