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I have a swollen mouth because of abscess . Can i cure it at home by just medication. How much will the dentist charge for curing?

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Already you have said that you have abscess. You should never carelessly leave it. It will start spreading to other parts of the body. Hope you don't want to risk. If you feel that paying fees to the ...  Read More

I have gone through tooth pain many times & it was manageable . But this is the first time when I got swelling due to tooth pain . Left cheek is swollen badly. M really tensed. Can feel Pain too. Please help

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Hi it means there s a abscess below ur tooth . Pus collection s there . It has to treated either by removing the tooth or root canal treatment ...  Read More

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Hi Am 30 years old. Yesterday I have gone to dentist for tooth decay. They told they will clean, fill and put cap on teeth. I said ok started the procedure. After cleaning the tooth my cheeks got swollen. Is swelling of cheek is common after the procedure and goes away?? How long does it takes to go?? or should I go to doctor again??

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Swelling in cheeks after cleaning is not common. Better Visit your dentist for physical evaluation and treatment (as required). ...  Read More

I have a bad tooth cavity. It has been hurting for the past week. Now the gum is highly swollen and I can see pus formation. When I searched for the symptoms, it looks like an abscess. The swelling is limited to the cheek area. Have only taken pain medication. I need to know an affordable dentist in Lucknow and what procedure would be followed.

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I am having continuous pain in my tooth and my whole neck and jaw bone has swollen looks like having tooth abscess which medicine to take to clear this abscess so that pain will relieve. Today one local doctor suggested me Augmentin 625 to take along with pain killer

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Hi, It seems you have problem in your wisdom tooth. Yes you can take augmentin and painkiller. For more detail discussion contact on personal chat box. ...  Read More

Sir, all is good except swollen cheek. Further, can I use the tooth brush over the wisdom tooth which has been extracted and is under stiches please. Ravi Gupta

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U can use tooth brush for normal brushing of other area..keep the extraction wound area clean by regular rinsing.. ...  Read More

Hey hey, I have an tooth or dental abscess and my surgery is Wednesday. I have a swollen neck, not badly swollen but it can be seen and im not sure if it's a Lymph node or not, when I asked my doctor she just dismissed it. I am lightheaded and I have the sensation I can't breathe but I don't know if it's something serious or if it's my anxiety sinc

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First of all don't panic Secondly consult a Doctor ...  Read More

I want to know the symptoms of abscess tooth and can abscess spread after tooth extraction if so what are the symptoms

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Symptoms of tooth abcess is 1 seveare persistent throbbing toothache 2 sensitivity to hot and cold 3 sensitivity to the pressure of chewing 4 fever 5 swelling in your face and neck 6 tender swollen ly ...  Read More

My mother woke up with terrible pain on one side of the teeth and over the day her cheeks have considerably swollen up. What should we do? Also any doctor recommendations in Gurgaon?

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Hi, There is a high possibility there is a tooth infection. Visit a dentist and get a clinical examination done and get an x-ray of the symptomatic tooth. ...  Read More

My father is 67years,5 feet 8 inch heigh,49kg weight.he is having mouth ulcers since two days and today his one side of face got swollen from lips ,cheeks and nose area till eyes..he had past tooth infections and got them extracted .he almost hd 9tooth extractions in 5months and 4rootcanals..please suggest some medicine which can ease him and reduc

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Warm salt water rinses Ice application externally Tab enzoflam twice daily after food Cap augmentin 625 twice after food for 5 days ...  Read More

6 month ago first realised sensation in upper left central incisor. That time dentist checked and confirm that nothing unusual. Recently feeling burning sensation and sensitivity in that area. OPG was normal and another dentist said no particular issue found by checking that tooth area. I saw swollen gingiva in that area for a long time as symptoms

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It doesn't look serious, but the persistent symptoms and swollen gingiva suggest localized gingivitis or trauma. Since OPG is normal and symptoms are intermittent, I recommend a clinical evaluation wi ...  Read More

I have an tooth abscess as you can see in the picture, I have been taking antibiotics now for 2 days and yesterday and today I've been cutting them into half because they were too big. I didn't know I couldn't do that and now I'm scared that my abscess will spread because my antibiotics won't work anymore, my next appointment is tomorrow can I just

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Don't be scared..take your antibiotics normally as prescribed by your doctor.. do lot of warm saline rinses.... ...  Read More

I m having an allergy to my lips which is painful n has an abscess for the last four days. What to do to get relief?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I traveled in a train, and was exposed to cold ac temp. My side cheeks are swollen and painful. Today morning I have a slight constant headache and tonsils pain on touching from outside. Area around nose and eyes feel stuffy and painful.

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steam inhalation Tablet Allegra m n pain killer. ...  Read More

Hello,I feel like the nerve or blood vessel has swollen inside right cheek when i touch it and also I am getting high sensitivity as well as mild pain in jawline portion . Could you please confirm is this something serious and what needs to be done

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Your 3rd molar is erupted..? Please do a xray ...  Read More

My son is having tooth abscess and doc told me to do root canal. He is just 4 years.can root canal be done 4year child.. I m very scared doc .is there any other treatment ..plzz can anyone suggest us plzz

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Greetings yes u can do root canal ...  Read More

I have pain on my right cheek pimple like thing Just like acne I have try to scratch or pop it Some pus drain out liquidy not like other acne Suddenly become more painful and sowllen around the area . From two swollen and painful face so please guide me doctor how to come out of that is this acne abscess some other things . Age 23

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Why my cheeks are swollen or pluffy even after good sleep , it also make my pored more bigger than usual and due to this my face skin structure is uneven with scars , pls do suggest me to get rid of this

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consult online for further treatment ...  Read More

Hello! I had a wisdom tooth extraction a few days back. There is hard swelling between my jaw and my cheek. My neck feels a little swollen too. Do I need to be worried? Is that an infection?

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Swelling after a wisdom tooth extraction is a normal part of the healing process, and some degree of swelling and discomfort is expected. However, it's essential to monitor the swelling and be aware o ...  Read More

Hello doctor. I've tooth lower right side tooth pain from 1 week. I visited to dentist & Dr touch my painful teeth ( that time teeth was paining while touching) & gave kerotol dt & moxkind cv 625. After taking medicine for 4 days no pain or ache but today notice right side cheek swelling but no pain.

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Swelling is no good, it usually indicates the infection is increasing - so better is to 1 - Visit dental Clinic 2 - Take X ray and Evaluate 3 - Get prescribed medicines 4 - Complete the treatment su ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My mother suddenly felt that her cheek are swollen from inside the mouth she has redness in her mouth upper side and the inner lip are also little swollen She said she had a severe acidity and after that cheek swollen from inside

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Yes its possible.she needs treatment for reflux.can book an appointment with me for tomorrow morning ...  Read More

Hi, I have lump type formation (something like gaanth) under right cheek skin. Cannot see or feel it from inside the mouth. But when I touch my cheek from outside, I feel something under my skin and it's very slightly swollen as well. Also, it's not tender to touch. What it could be? What should I do next? Please suggest.

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I accidentally chewed on a piece of a stone in rice yesterday and hurt my first molar tooth both on the lower and upper jaw. Now it's difficult to chew anything, be it soft or hard and the gum has swollen up. Brushing is painful too. Even if both my upper jaw teeth and lower jaw teeth touch each other it's paining. Could anyone please suggest what

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Hello ma’am, As per the presentation it could possibly be due to fracture in the tooth. Any medication would only help temporarily . You must Visit a dentist as soon as possible. We are based in Hari ...  Read More

I had my front tooth root canal in 2010 and gum surgery becauseof the puse.. After so many years my gum is swollen on that root canal tooth. Mild pain on the gum. I am wearing zirconia. What could be done? My tooth will be removed ? I hattach my x ray report.

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There is periapical infection. Get re rct done.you can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve pain and swelling. ...  Read More

I having swollen in gum from last 2 days. The area is swollen where I had a root canal tooth in 2010. It feels like something coming out from inside but I am wearing a cap so not sure. What could it be. My root canal tooth will be extracted?

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You have to share some pictures so that course pf treatment will be decided if you have pain and any another problem consult here for the needful priscription ...  Read More

Hey! My right cheek is swollen a bit and there is some discomfort when I smile or take a bite from the right side. It hurts when the side teeth touches the side gum.

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Cause of swelling can only be ruled out after seeing intraoral pictures. If there is decayed tooth, get it root canal treated or removed based on severity of decay.you can consult through this with im ...  Read More

I am having frequent tooth puss, my tooth got injured in childhood.I have done RCT treatment but not get any benefit

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Send xray. ...  Read More

Hi doctor I got my tooth filling 3 month ago. Now I got a pus bump and my gums are swollen from one side. And I'm feeling pain. I search it and found symptoms related to dental abscess but I'm not sure. Is there a way to solve my problem without removing my teeth

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Get xray of filled tooth,if decay is involving pulp get it root canal treated. ...  Read More

I have 2 canine milk tooth and today I've found a small boil underneath a canine tooth. Is it really an abscess or is it something else which can be treated easily. If it is abscess, then what is the process and the treatment duration.

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Hello dear Please be aware I suggest you to please get iopa done for clarification For further details you can consult me Thanks ...  Read More

Hi All , i am currently having extreme pain due to cheek bite and ulcers due to third molar (wisdom tooth) eruption. Taking dologel ct and painkillers for temp relief, how many days does it lasts

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If there is no space for eruption of wisdom tooth, get it removed. Pain relief with medication lasts for only few days. ...  Read More

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