How To Cure Swelling At The Back Of Mouth Behind Molars?

Posted on Fri, 29 Nov 2013

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Question : I have a swelling at the back of the left side in the mouth. Behind the Molars. Please suggest how to cure it.

Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Go for Root Canal Treatment or Extraction Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX Thanks for writing in. Your symptoms suggest you are having abscess in tooth. You need to get x-ray of teeth & depending on clinical & radiographic condition of teeth go for treatment. If all conditions are fine & you want to save the tooth then go for root canal treatment, otherwise go for extraction. Consult your dentist for treatment plan. Meanwhile start with course of amoxi-clav 625 combination along with diclo- paracetamol- serratiopeptidase thrice a day & some multivitamin for 3 days. Hope I answered your query. Wishing you good health Regards Dr.Neha Sumra

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