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Has The Tooth Infection Gone To The Bone?
Abscessed Tooth Gone Too Far?
First, I don't have dental insurance. second, here is my story
A little over a month ago, I Started having pain in my teeth. I took ibuprofen, And ignored it. now the pain is not so bad, but the swelling is. I did a round of antibiotics, they did not help. now I feel dizzy confused, and am having heart palpitations. getting a fever. feeling unwell in general. has the infection gone to the bone? should I go to the emergency room?
First, I don't have dental insurance. second, here is my story
A little over a month ago, I Started having pain in my teeth. I took ibuprofen, And ignored it. now the pain is not so bad, but the swelling is. I did a round of antibiotics, they did not help. now I feel dizzy confused, and am having heart palpitations. getting a fever. feeling unwell in general. has the infection gone to the bone? should I go to the emergency room?
Tue, 22 Apr 2014
helo thanks for consulting at hcm..it is cellulitis which has led to swelling and u may need an higher antibiotics and analgesics,,u r having fever hence dehydration possibly,,kindly do an iopa radiograph and incision and drainage may be requd since ur medicines r not working,,plz consult asap ur dentist for i and drainage,,hope it helps,,tc..
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