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Wisdom tooth swelling
Hello dr, i am having pain n swelling in gums near wisdom tooth . I had already taken zerodol sp bid , brufen od and hiora gum astringent. Still there is no reduction of pain . What should i do now?
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Warm water plus salt gargle Will soothe the area.
Do it hourly for 3to 5 days.
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Hello dear...need to add some antibiotics and changing your diet habits will give you relief
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Dr. Anish Kumar Lagisetti
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Kakinada
Visit dentist as early as possible as the medication will help you only temporarily. Considering no allegies to any medication take the following medication for pain control.
Tab. Augmentin 625mg 1-0-1×5days afterfood
Tab ornidazole 500mg 1-0-1×5days after food
Tab hifenac P 1-1-1× 5days after food
Tab panD 1-0-0× 5days before food
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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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