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Swelling, Toothache, and Fevers
Half a week ago, I had a very painful toothache, the next day, the side of my nose on the left had been sore for a day then it started to swell. I been taking amoxicillin 875mg tablets like my doctor told me to. I been doing ice pack routines since it felt like it helped the pain of both the swelling and toothache. I have noticed the swelling gone down for a day but it came back the next day. I'm confused to if this is really working.
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Looks like you have an infected tooth..
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please visit a dentist asap who will advice possible treatment options based on tooth condition..
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i advise not to take antibiotics too much..it is better to visit a dentist and get it evaluated for permanent relief..
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Hey hi go get an X-ray done first before u again take any tablet
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Call n consult .
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As per your description most probably you have infection in tooth , alone antibiotic will not work you visit your dentist immediately u need root canal treatment along with antibiotic followed by cap . You can start augmentin 625 mg morning evening for 5 days
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Visit your dentist immediately
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Dr. Sheetal S Gore
Dentist
18 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please visit a dentist asap. You have infection and needs to be treated .
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Dr. Priti Shethna
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26 yrs exp
Pune
If the Dr has recommended treatment for the tooth such as root canal or extraction , that needs to be followed up with as antibiotics and analgesics will not help much until the underlying problem has been solved. The dentist may introduce more medication to help with swelling but finally treating the tooth is important
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Visit your dentist again to evaluate the swelling and concerned tooth
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Avoid hot food and drinks until swelling subsides
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