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How Can An Infected Abscess Under The Jaw Be Treated?

Hi I ve had abcess 4 weeks now had 4 lots antibiotics went dentist they give me stronger and different antibiotics and told me go a&e if swelling don t go so I did and they told me the abcess is rock hard under left of my jaw very swollen and they need it be soft to do a lance but it won t go soft
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
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Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain, if the abscess is present since 4 weeks and has become chronic leading to rock hard swelling under the jaw then it has to be treated with Incision and Drainage following by placing a drain pipe to facilitate complete drainage..

If the abscess is related to a deeply decayed tooth then either Root Canal Treatment or extraction of tooth followed by Oral and injectable antibiotics can help in revolving the condition..

So better to get treatment done by Oral Surgeon and do not delay as it can lead to progress of infection to deeper tissues causing Cellulitis and facial space infection..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can An Infected Abscess Under The Jaw Be Treated?

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain, if the abscess is present since 4 weeks and has become chronic leading to rock hard swelling under the jaw then it has to be treated with Incision and Drainage following by placing a drain pipe to facilitate complete drainage.. If the abscess is related to a deeply decayed tooth then either Root Canal Treatment or extraction of tooth followed by Oral and injectable antibiotics can help in revolving the condition.. So better to get treatment done by Oral Surgeon and do not delay as it can lead to progress of infection to deeper tissues causing Cellulitis and facial space infection.. Hope this helps.. Regards..