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Swollen face due to toothache
Due to cavity in one of my teeth there is a severe swelling on that portion because of which face has also swelled up and it is affecting the nerves
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Consult dentist immediately
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avoid hot application like hot beverage, warm water any thing, it will increase swelling
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Please visit a dentist and get started with antibiotics ASAP and then treatment
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please visit the dentist immediately and get the treatment started.
No medicine can fix the tooth infection.
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Don't apply anything hot on the swollen area
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As Per Your question, You already know that you have a cavity plus your face has swollen up. What are you waiting for? There is no medicine that can only fix cavity, You have to undergo some treatments.
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Please Visit the Dentist soon. It will Guide you taking some clinical Examinations along with Xray if Required.
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You can apply Ice Pack over swollen area to get some relief.
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Plz visit ur dentist ASAP and get the intraoral x-ray done as the swelling may be due to a cavity that has extended beyond the living part of the tooth called pulp or nerve and to treat the same u may have to undergo RCT!
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Don't do any home remedies!
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Dr. Shruti Shanbhag
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
If the infection has reached such a severe level where the gums or face are swollen please immediately visit your dentist and start treatment.
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