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Swollen upper lip with pus pimple
My upper lip got swollen having a pimple with lot of pus,it's paining too much & getting bigger day by day,i have gone through internet & it says no medication but it's paining like hell please help.
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visit a dentist and get it checked. you can do warm salt water rinses, this will give temporary relief from pain. get an x-ray done. there could be infection to the root of the tooth. you need to get it treated. then get a crown placed over it.
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First of all the efforts should be made to drain out the pus .after which an x-ray can be taken to rule out the underlying cause of the drainage .if there is infection in the anterior teeth ...an rct should be done followed by a proper crwon.
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visist a nearby dentist who can help you as soon as possible.
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take medications to get relief from the pain.
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We need to examine the condition directly to come to a conclusion.
Do not delay.
Visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The pus( abscess) has to be drained after which you ll have relief from the pain and discomfort. Rest of the treatment will be followed after that.
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You might be suffering from peri-apical/periodontal abscess arising from a tooth.
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Visit a dentist near you as soon as possible or it may change it space infection.
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Prefer a Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon for treatment
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Dr. Shilpa
Dentist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
You require a rct to that particular. Tooth and on examining x ray depending on size of the lesion around the tooth may be required a apical surgery also
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consult a dentist as soon as possible
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