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What Causes Swelling On Jaw After Taking Antibiotics For Tooth Infection?

HI, I had a abscesed tooth for a while it's on the bottom and it's the very last tooth.. but the put me on antibiotics to get ride of the infection and since I started them I was in more pain and was swelling up from the infection.. I went back after 3 days of pain and it not working, the dentist put me on more antibiotics to help as well. The pain has lightened up some but I had my jaw locked up can barely open my mouth. I'm worried and wondering what what the er will do about it if I have to go in ... been on antibiotics for a total of 5 days now swelling in my jaw and can't open my mouth to eat
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query,
The swelling, pain and limited mouth opening is because of the tooth infection that has resulted in pus formation spread to involve all tissue spaces(cellulitis). Nothing to be panic, consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. Mean while you need to take a course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin, clavulnic acid and metronidazole combination(if you are not allergic). By consulting the oral maxillofacial surgeon, you can get incision and drainage done to drain the pus.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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What Causes Swelling On Jaw After Taking Antibiotics For Tooth Infection?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query, The swelling, pain and limited mouth opening is because of the tooth infection that has resulted in pus formation spread to involve all tissue spaces(cellulitis). Nothing to be panic, consult a oral maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. Mean while you need to take a course of antibiotics preferably amoxicillin, clavulnic acid and metronidazole combination(if you are not allergic). By consulting the oral maxillofacial surgeon, you can get incision and drainage done to drain the pus. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.