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Teeth abcess
I m having teeth aching from last 2 days and my cheek swelled a bit due to that. I am currently taking amoxicillin .Is it okay
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Hi mam...
Tooth ache ay be due to cavitation or wisdom teeth ...
In case of cavitation, the infection spreads periapically and cause swellimg of gums and cheeks..
Both clinical and radiographic examination is necessary to rule out the cause....
Get x_ray (IOPA) of the involved tooth to rule out the cause...
If the swelling is due to cavitation you nee to undergo Root canal treatment...
If the swelling is due to wisdom teeth you need to undergo surgical removal of wisdom teeth ..
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby dentist for furthur consulation and management..and take medications as prescribed...
Health Tips
Avoid self medication...Medication is only a temporary relief ..
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Dr. Sudhakar
Endodontist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello mam, tooth ache cannot come only from infection or decay,it can because of your wisdom tooth also, so always examin your teeth properly if you have a pain on decay teeth then you should visit your dentist...
Next Steps
first examin where you have swelling and pain.
Health Tips
visit your dentist if its from ur decay (blackish discoloration on the teeth or in the side of the teeth).
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
You should consult to dentist. Only medicine taken is not okay. You need of treatment of this tooth.
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Dr. Priya Verma
Dentist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
You need to consult a dentist who will treat the infected tooth. Taking antibiotics may only suppress the pain for a few days
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