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What Causes Swelling In The Face Post Tooth Extraction?

Hi, I had #15 tooth extracted 10 days ago, swelling in cheek led to my going to the dentist in the first place. Tooth extracted, continued antibiotics that I started 6 days prior to extraction so finished them 4 days after extraction was done. 7 days later swelling was minimal but now after 10 days post extraction, woke up with swelling on face from my eye down to my jaw. Went and saw oral surgeon, was told its cellulitis and given augmentin 875mg for 10 days, follow up with him in 3 days. Wondering how long before swelling goes away?
posted on Fri, 22 Dec 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Swelling on face after tooth extraction that was previously infected is most probably due to Infection spreading into the soft tissues leading to Cellulitis only..

The time duration in which swelling will go away depends upon the severity of infection..

So my suggestion is to continue taking the antibiotic Augmentin as advised because it is appropriate and along with it do cool compresses over the cheek....
Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..

In case if there is no improvement or the swelling worsen consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated...

Hope this helps..

Regards .
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What Causes Swelling In The Face Post Tooth Extraction?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Swelling on face after tooth extraction that was previously infected is most probably due to Infection spreading into the soft tissues leading to Cellulitis only.. The time duration in which swelling will go away depends upon the severity of infection.. So my suggestion is to continue taking the antibiotic Augmentin as advised because it is appropriate and along with it do cool compresses over the cheek.... Take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. In case if there is no improvement or the swelling worsen consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated... Hope this helps.. Regards .