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Suggest Remedy For Eye Swelling Caused By Severe Tooth Pain

Hi i have a blinding tooth ache and now my r/side of my face under eye is swelling up should i be very worried i dont have cash for dentist but swelling seems to be worsening obviously im am worried ,, i can bear it at moment just ,, is it a life threatening thing,, with the puss or poisonous swelling wat should i do plz help thanks
Thu, 10 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eye swelling caused by severe tooth pain there is no need to panic, it is due to facial space infection.

I would suggest you to :-

- Give cold compresses to the site of swelling for 48 hours and after 48 hours start giving warm compresses .

- Do not eat hard and hot foot for 48 hours and eat from other side .

- Do warm saline rinses after 48 hours .

- Take ibuprofen (if not allergic ) or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.

If swelling doesn't subside in 2-3 days then visit dentist again . Doctor may order X-ray to see main cause. Doctor may prescribe the course of antibiotics and root canal therapy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Eye Swelling Caused By Severe Tooth Pain

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have eye swelling caused by severe tooth pain there is no need to panic, it is due to facial space infection. I would suggest you to :- - Give cold compresses to the site of swelling for 48 hours and after 48 hours start giving warm compresses . - Do not eat hard and hot foot for 48 hours and eat from other side . - Do warm saline rinses after 48 hours . - Take ibuprofen (if not allergic ) or acetaminophen for pain and swelling. If swelling doesn t subside in 2-3 days then visit dentist again . Doctor may order X-ray to see main cause. Doctor may prescribe the course of antibiotics and root canal therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari