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Has Toothache. Right Cheek Is Swollen. Advice?
My husband has had a toothache, went to the dentist a few weeks ago and dentist said he did not see anything. The last few days, he has complained about the same tooth and in the last few hours, his right cheek has gotten swollen.
He is seeint the dentist tomorrow a.m. again, but i am worried about him this evening and can he wait until morning?
He is seeint the dentist tomorrow a.m. again, but i am worried about him this evening and can he wait until morning?
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Fri, 13 Sep 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM.forum,
Pain in tooth with selling is associated with infection in the tooth which can be from tooth decay, defective filling, trauma to the tooth,etc.
We need to take an x-ray of the tooth if clinically the cause cannot be revealed.
I will advise you to apply cold compresses on the swelling and avoid chewing from the affected side.
You can take a pain killer until you see the dentist to provide temporary pain relief only.
Do not worry, your husband will be fine.
I wish you and your husband good health.
Take care.
Pain in tooth with selling is associated with infection in the tooth which can be from tooth decay, defective filling, trauma to the tooth,etc.
We need to take an x-ray of the tooth if clinically the cause cannot be revealed.
I will advise you to apply cold compresses on the swelling and avoid chewing from the affected side.
You can take a pain killer until you see the dentist to provide temporary pain relief only.
Do not worry, your husband will be fine.
I wish you and your husband good health.
Take care.
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hello, if there is a swelling present than m sure there would be a infection.there is no need to worry. Just go to YOUR dentist ask fOR X-RAY of that area.if there is any deep cavity present related to that tooth than ask for root canal therapy. he ll be alright.
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