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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face Due To Abscessed Roots Of Teeth

I went to the dentist three days ago and was told that I have two abscessed roots behind my nasal cavity. I went to the the emergency room yesterday and was sent home with Tylenol 3 and my face is still severely swollen and the Tylenol 3 Is not touching the pain at all. I've tried everything! Help!
Mon, 2 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen face due to abscessed roots of teeth which is due to chronic infection and spread of infection through facial spaces leading to facial space infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination. You should visit endodontics as you will require thorough evaluation.You should take combination of antibiotic along with anti-inflammatory medication as well. Maintain complete oral hygiene and do warm saline gargles on daily basis. Get adequate rest and do salt water gargles several times a day. You should go for root canal treatment of infected tooth and avoid spreading of infection.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Face Due To Abscessed Roots Of Teeth

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of swollen face due to abscessed roots of teeth which is due to chronic infection and spread of infection through facial spaces leading to facial space infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dentist for proper examination. You should visit endodontics as you will require thorough evaluation.You should take combination of antibiotic along with anti-inflammatory medication as well. Maintain complete oral hygiene and do warm saline gargles on daily basis. Get adequate rest and do salt water gargles several times a day. You should go for root canal treatment of infected tooth and avoid spreading of infection. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari