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Are Antibiotics Right Medication For Lump Above Tooth?

I have had a lump over my left eye tooth all the way up to where my cheek meets the gum I had an X-ray yesterday dentist identified the lump by feeling it above a tooth I had root canal in years ago. Accordingntonhisnxrays he does not see infection on thenx rays. No black shades were there above the tooth he did however feel it and put me on antibiotics in case if a sinus infection. Should I wait or pursue another dr., but what kind? My primary dr., dentist again or e.n.t?
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Hello,

The lump above tooth extending cheek region indicates infection or inflammatory reason for the same. Salient guidelines of cure faster way are:
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water
- Anti-inflammatory medications such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Serratiopeptidase
- Continue antibiotics as per the doctor's advice
- Prefer diet which is soft in nature and avoid hard stuffs to be chewed vigorously
- Avoid smoking and alcohol if consuming
- Control of blood sugar
- Warm compresses from outside area of cheek region

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Are Antibiotics Right Medication For Lump Above Tooth?

Hello, The lump above tooth extending cheek region indicates infection or inflammatory reason for the same. Salient guidelines of cure faster way are: - Gargles with salted lukewarm water - Anti-inflammatory medications such as Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Serratiopeptidase - Continue antibiotics as per the doctor s advice - Prefer diet which is soft in nature and avoid hard stuffs to be chewed vigorously - Avoid smoking and alcohol if consuming - Control of blood sugar - Warm compresses from outside area of cheek region Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon