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Hello my left wisdom teeth has been decayed with abscess. Its been long time it has been decayed.doctor has advised me to remove the Tooth surgically. I want to know that tooth decay or tooth problem can cause throat infection and swollen tonsils. Please let me know. And please suggest any medicine for the same. Please reply asap?
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Post an x-ray of the same. What are your present symptoms?
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Hello. In particular it doesn't cause you swollen tonsils but it feels like tonsils are swollen as the lymph nodes are enlarged. And enlargement of lymph nodes is not a good sign.
You should get the tooth removed as it has troubled you earlier and now also it's in the same condition.
You can also share an iopa xray or any image of the area if you have.
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You can take a 5 days course of Sensiclav CV 625mg (kindly do not take if you are allergic to.) Along with it you can take Ibugesic ASP. Both tablets to be taken BD after meals
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Kindly ask me if you not found any medication I will tell the alternative.
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Yes, decayed wisdom tooth can cause throat infection... Take Augmentin 625 for 5 days, 2 times a day and any analgesic such as Ketorol DT for pain relief
You can consult an endodontist who can save your tooth doing RCT in wisdom tooth if possible if you want to save it... Otherwise you have to go for extraction...
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Yes, it causes spread of infection to lymph nodes which are present near throat region (submandibular) of same side most commonly.
T. Ketorol DT, 2 tabs dilute in water and consume after food. followed by single tablet at a time. only if pain.
C.Pan D, empty stomach preferable or before food, once a day.
T. Augmentin Duo 625, 3 times/day, after food, 10 tablets.
T.metrogyl 400,3 times/day,after food,10 tablets.
Mouth wash: BETADINE gargle, 5-10 drops, take raw in mouth, hold for 2-3 minutes and spit out, do not swallow. Do not eat, drink or rinse mouth for next half an hour. Use mouth wash once every 2 days,after meal.
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Do not do Hot compression/balm/ointment application extra-orally on cheek region.
Luke warm water salt gargle a few times per day, only if it's relieving the symptoms even partially.avoid salt if blood pressure is high.
Avoid hard/hot/cold/sweet/sticky food.
Soft diet.
Do not neglect brushing twice daily after food.
If difficulty in opening mouth/swallowing hold mouthful of Luke warm salt water for few minutes.Do not do Hot compression/balm/ointment application extra-orally on cheek region.
Luke warm water salt gargle a few times per day, only if it's relieving the symptoms even partially.
Avoid hard/hot/cold/sweet/sticky food.
Soft diet.
Do not neglect brushing twice daily after food.
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Hello.
Yes, decayed wisdom teeth do tend to cause throat infection and feel like your tonsils are swollen. You need to get your infected tooth removed because it can get worse and cause swelling on your face and also cause much severe infections. You can take a course of any basic antibiotic but I dont want to give you any specific medication without taking a proper history. If you want a specific medication pls message me.
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DO NOT apply any hot packs on that side
You can use warm salt water as a mouthwash 3-4 times per day after meals
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Dr. Devdutta Mishra
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
it is advised to get that infectious tooth removed as soon as may may create a swelling on that concerned area and dont take random medications for the same visit a doctor and evaluate the problem
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