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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Jaws After Treating A Tooth Abscess

My 5 year old has a tooth abscess and was seen by her dentist tuesday jun 9. she is on amoxicillin 3x a day 5ml I noticed this evening that it looks twice the size it was on tuesday. I understand it may take up to 48 hrs to really kick in but I'm really concerned it may not be working should I be calling for a follow up now or should I wait another day. this infection is affecting her jaw so I am very concerned and understand how serious it could be. thanks
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The antibiotics drug may take 48 hours (as you mention in query ) for its effect but if swelling doesn't start decreasing after 48 hours then consult dentist again . Because infection can spread to other parts of the oral cavity like floor of the mouth or tongue.

I would suggest you to :-

- Give warm compresses 2-3 times a day .

- Ask her to do warm saline rinses several times a day .

- Take proper rest .

- Drink plenty of water .

Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics (cephalexin) , extend the period of antibiotic course, or may order X-ray of abscess tooth to find out other cause if there is any. If there is any irritant that is not letting the swelling to come down then doctor will remove that.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling On Jaws After Treating A Tooth Abscess

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The antibiotics drug may take 48 hours (as you mention in query ) for its effect but if swelling doesn t start decreasing after 48 hours then consult dentist again . Because infection can spread to other parts of the oral cavity like floor of the mouth or tongue. I would suggest you to :- - Give warm compresses 2-3 times a day . - Ask her to do warm saline rinses several times a day . - Take proper rest . - Drink plenty of water . Doctor may prescribe stronger antibiotics (cephalexin) , extend the period of antibiotic course, or may order X-ray of abscess tooth to find out other cause if there is any. If there is any irritant that is not letting the swelling to come down then doctor will remove that. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari