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What Causes Swelling Of Jaw With A Dental Abscess?

I have a abcessed lower back molar and have been on amoxicillin since 01/10 now my jaw is swollen and the pain has moved down my jaw to my chin and into my tonsil. Went to the ER but was basically dismissed because its a dental issue. I think the infection is spreading and not getting better with the antiboitic what should I do..Can't go to the dentist until next friday
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello:)Welcome to HCM.

You can take amoxicillin 500 for 5 days. Also take metronidazole 400 for the anaerobic infection.
Go for a OTC analgesic till you see your dentist.

Get the x-ray work done and treatment as early as possible.
Use a saline mouth wash thrice daily.
Regards.
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What Causes Swelling Of Jaw With A Dental Abscess?

Hello:)Welcome to HCM. You can take amoxicillin 500 for 5 days. Also take metronidazole 400 for the anaerobic infection. Go for a OTC analgesic till you see your dentist. Get the x-ray work done and treatment as early as possible. Use a saline mouth wash thrice daily. Regards.