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Tooth abscess

2017-04-05 01:26:27
I have a tooth abscess. You can't see it so must be on root. I was going to get out pulled out today but face was swollen. Dentist have me amoxillen this morning to take 1 every 8 hours. I have took 2 but face has swollen more and turned really red on check around nose and under eye. Left nostril is stopped up. Do I did to be concerned with swelling and redness?
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The swelling and redness is due to the tooth abscess,the reason why your dentist prescribed Amoxicillin 500mg 8 the hourly for five days.For the antibiotic to take effect,it takes about 3 days,so continue having your medicines.if your pain , swelling and redness increases,then visit your Dentist again,he can prescribe additional antibiotic,or even do an incision and drainage to let out the pus.

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