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Swollen gum and toothache
About some years back i went to a dentist and got one my tooth filling but now i have developed a swollen area at the base of that tooth which when pressed pains a lot and the tooth which was filled also pains.
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Go for xray of your tooth.
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Maybe you need rct treatment !!
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There might be infection beneath your root.
You need a proper treatment for this along with a 5 day course of antibiotics.
Till then take
Tab. Ketorol DT, 2tabs at once, mix in 1cup of water and consume it.
Go for betadiene mouth wash thrice daily.
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Probably developed infection in pulp of tooth underneath fillings .
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medicine will give relief for some time.
need to consult specialist for curative treatment.
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salt warm water gargle will soothe area.
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Xray is needed for further evaluation and clinical photographs as well.
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Get xray done of the concerned tooth..there might be secondary infection beneath the filling..if you are not allergic to any medicine then take
Tab zerodol p twice daily for three days
Tab augmentin 625mg twice daily for three days
Tab biglac twice daily for three days
Next Steps
consult your dentist
Health Tips
do warm saline gargles
do not put any direct pressure on the affected area
take soft diet
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Get an iopar(dental xray) first.it might be a inflammation of the pulpal tissue beneath the previous filling.
Next Steps
take analgesic(if required)
rinse mouth with luke warm saline water.
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extraction(removal)/ re -restoration(filling)/R.C.T
denpending on your condition.
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It looks the tooth has decayed and the infection has reached to the root of the tooth.As of now take medications.
Rx
Tab Augmentin 625mg BD
Tab Metrogyl 400 mg TDS
Tab Diclomol BD
Tab Pan 40 OD
Tab ketorol DT. SOS(in case of very severe pain )
Take these for 5 days
Next Steps
Visit ur dentist followed by these medications for clinical and radio graphical examination which will give exact idea about the treatment plan
The treatment may be
1 RCT(root canal treatment ) followed by cap placement
2Extraction (removal of the tooth)
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Maintain oral hygiene (brush twice)
Eat soft food ,avoid sticky and hard food
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Take antibiotic and analgesic.
Luke warm salt water gargle.
No hot compression or balm application extra-orally
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visit dentist, get it treated
Health Tips
avoid very hot cold sweet sticky hard food
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Dr. Anish Kumar Lagisetti
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Kakinada
According to your history it might be a secondary infection. An IOPA( x- ray ) required for that particular teeth for planning a proper treatment. Until then take the following mediaction to prevent pain and infection (considering no history of drug allergies and medical issues)
Tab Augmentin 625mg 1-0-1 ×5days after food
Tab Ornidazole 500mg 1-0-1 ×days after food
Tab ketrol DT 10mg 1-1-1 × 5days after food
Tab panD 1-0-0 × 5days before food
Next Steps
1. visit dentist as early as possible
2. do warm salt water gargling 5 to 6 times a day.
3. medication is only for temporary pain relief for permanent solution visit a dentist.
4. Donot use medication for more than 5 days if pain doesnot subside or increases visit a dentist.
5. if found any allergic symptoms stop the medication and visit a doctor.
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share pictures in my personal chat for proper evaluation of the treatment plan.
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