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Need Medication For Swelling On Roof Of Mouth After Bonding Of Teeth

Hi, I had a front teeth trauma, and chipped both. Now bonded. Can't seem to get the swelling down, especially on the roof of my mouth behind my front teeth. I'm on antibiotic fir possible infection, and swishing with salt water, but nit getting much relief or results
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi! Welcome to HCM.

The trauma in the front teeth has caused this swelling. Get a X-RAY done in the front teeth. These teeth require a root canal therapy and drainage of the abscess followed by crown placement.
You must have a course of antibiotics and analgesics for the infection to subside.
regards.
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Need Medication For Swelling On Roof Of Mouth After Bonding Of Teeth

Hi! Welcome to HCM. The trauma in the front teeth has caused this swelling. Get a X-RAY done in the front teeth. These teeth require a root canal therapy and drainage of the abscess followed by crown placement. You must have a course of antibiotics and analgesics for the infection to subside. regards.