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Toothache n swollen gums
Have a toothache since the last 3 days.. I have a half broken teeth since the last 3 years but have never had any pain.. The gums are swollen near that area and the right side of my face near the jaw is swollen.. I took hifenac P since the last 3 days and the pain has reduced but the swelling is there. When I touch the tooth with my tongue the nearby gums are swollen..
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Rct has to be done
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Xray of tooth
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Tab ultacet bd
Ketorol dt sos
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You have to go for root canal treatment,if it is not possible now,if the swelling does not subside,you have to take injections,to prevent space infection.
1.5gms of inj amoxyclav once daily intravenous for 3days.
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Looks like you have a periapical pathosis on the right side related to this particular teeth. (Pus) . I will advise you to go for antibiotic treatment first followed by X Ray of the particular teeth to check the extent of decay. Then we can decide whether to go for RCT or extraction.
I want to know whether you have any allergies to any medicine.
Are you suffering from any medical problems.
Are you taking medication for any long term problems.
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Any painkiller medicine you have in the house. You can take it at a interval of 6-7 hours immediately after food.
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Avoid eating from this side
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It’s a tooth abscess. Take proper antibiotic course with anaerobic coverage. Do warm saline rinses 3-4 times a day.
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Visit ur dentist and get root canal treatment done after the lockdown
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Avoid alcohol when under antibiotics.
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Take Tab O2 twice daily for 5days after meals
Tab Zerodol SP twice daily for 5days after meals
Tab Rablet D once daily for 5days before meals
Apply Metrohex DG gel thrice daily for 5days for 15 minutes on affected area and rinse with plain water
Hexidine mouthwash twice daily for 14 days
Warm saline rinses between meals
☆☆☆If patient is alcoholic or has consumed same within 15 days DO NOT take O2 as it has life threatening reaction instead take Augmentin 625mg
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Professional approach by Xray can get planned only after Covid
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Hello,
As per the information you have given you need to get an xray done .. it seems lik your tooth and your gums have also affected .. there could be pus too .. based on the xray u can go either for root canal treatment or get it removed and get it replaced .
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There seems to be infection in this area. Ideally you should visit a dentist immediately. But due to the lock down, this won't be possible right now. Since you pain has already subsided, start with warm saline rinses--meaning rinsing with some salt added in lukewarm water. You will need to do this 3 to 4 times a day. The swelling should lessen.
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Hi. It is sad that to know you had a broken tooth for 3 long years and dint think of consulting a dentist earlier. You will only get temporary relief with medicines. See a dentist asap as effect of medicine will last only for few hours. Medicine is for temporary relief and certainly not the treatment for your problem.
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for now you can start with warm salt water rinses and switch to tab enzoflam twice daily after meals if no allergy to medicines.
for further queries revert on personal chat
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avoid heat application on effected side
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Hi. Thank you for contacting. Based on the picture you have provided along with your symptoms. It appears like you have “ Pulpal necrosis with apical periodontitis” which is the inflammation of the pulp(nerve) of the tooth and supporting structures around the tip of the root. An x-ray will be useful to assess the severity of the condition. Usually such conditions can be treated by “root canal treatment “. some extensive condition may require removal of the tooth. Please feel free to ask any further questions if you have.
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Once you are able to visit a dentist , please do so.
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Antibiotics may be helpful if the swelling is significant. Salt water gargling will be helpful. Avoid bitting on the affected tooth for a while
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