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Swelling after pain in broken Premolar
I had a pain in my broken Premolar a couple of days ago, followed by swelling on the right cheek.
I was given paracetamol and Amoxycilin and was advised for tooth extraction.
The pain went away instantly but I am still having swollen cheek.
Also I had covid a month ago, As one side swelling is also a symptom of black fungus, so I am concerned. I am not diabetic and was not given any steroids.
As of now I don't have any pain, just swelling.
Attaching pictures of xray and swelling.
Is this an abscess or something serious?
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Don't panic. It is dental abscess. Start with the medication if you don't have any medical issues
1. Zerodol SP ( thrice daily for 3 days)
2. Augmentin 625 mg ( twice daily for 5 days)
3. Flagyl 400 mg ( twice daily for 5 days)
4. Pan D ( twice daily for 5 days, before food).
Avoid hot water gargle, instead give ice packs .
In these three days , please go for Extraction.
The problems will subside once the fractured tooth is extracted ( removal).
The swelling will reduce slowly.
Hope this helps you sir
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Go for extraction.
Don’t panic
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The tooth which your concern is about is decayed not broken or fracture and has abscess around its root. It has to extracted. Regarding COVID-19 and black fungus! You don’t have it. Don’t worry. Unilateral swelling is because of abscess. Visit dental clinic asap.
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Tab. Zerodol SP twice daily for five days. Tab. Moxikind CV 625mg thrice a day for five days.
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Visit dental clinic within you finish the above mentioned tablets.
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Hello,
Need proper history to diagnose it properly. Like since how many days you have swelling on your cheek? Sometimes swelling do take time to go completely.
Next Steps
(-) Visit a dentist or video consult
(-) You can apply ice pack from outside the swollen area
(-) Warm saline water rinses two to three times a day
(-) Try to maintaine good oral hygiene n rinse Rigorously every time you eat something so that their is minimum food accomulation in that tooth
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