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Swelling on cheek due to tooth cavity
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I was supposed to go for RCT but due to pandemic lockdown this could not be done.I have got swelling on cheek side to defective tooth yesterday giving pain also.please advise medicine till RCT takes place
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Now the things have complicated .
Go to dental clinic asap.
Maybe you require incision and drainage.
Go for opg xray.
Medicines alone will not help .
It’s a emergency type of situation.
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Hello sir
Please be aware
See it seems to be facial abscess due to space infections
It requires immediate treatment comprising of incision and antibiotics
I suggest you to consult me for further details
Thanks
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U will get temporary relief through complete course of medication
Will prescribe u knowing ur medical history and drug allergies
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Dont do hot formentation
Do warm saline rinses and betadine gargle
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Don't get panic, medication will give you a temporary relief until you go for a permanent treatment.
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Consult me regarding your medical history and drug allergies then will give you a complete course of medication.
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Do NOT appyl any hot compress.
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You need to go for a complete course of medicines. Though it will give a temporary relief but it will be good for now.
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let me know your medical history and drug allergies. then we can prescribe you meds
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keep that tooth clean and do betadine gargle
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