Swelling on face due to toothache

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Had a toothache for 2 days and now the toothache is gone but I'm left with a swollen face will the doctor be able to prescribe me with antibiotics while I wait for dentist? Also if I get a dentist appointment will they treat it straight away such as root canal/extraction or will they give me antibiotics for the swelling first?

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Dr. Shubhra Aggarwal

Dentist 11 yrs exp Delhi

It totally depends whether your swelling will let u open your mouth for treatment or not ... But u need root canal for sure ....

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Dr. Sonali Dabholkar Dentist 30 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sonali Dabholkar

Dentist 30 yrs exp Pune

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You will mostly require antibiotics immediately, but you should show it to a dentist to get them prescribed. Which antibiotic to take can only be decided after seeing you. If you have a regular doctor whom you visit then maybe he/she can give you some medicines on the phone. In certain cases treatment needs to be started immediately... Do warm salt water gargles and book an appointment asap. Don't delay .