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What Causes Toothache With Swelling In Glands And Chin?

I have had a very senssitive tooth for 6 weeks but I did not go to the dentist as I have had a dreadful cough which I have had 3 lots of antibiotics for . Last night i did not sleep as I had toothache plus my gland and chin are swollen. could it be an abcess ? and could the infection in my tooth be causing my cough in the first place ?
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain,and swelling could be because of the tooth infection. sensitivity is the initial symptom of decay. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any infection. If there is tooth infection, then get it restored with RCT or Extraction. cough and tooth infection are two different conditions.
you can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
hanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The pain,and swelling could be because of the tooth infection. sensitivity is the initial symptom of decay. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any infection. If there is tooth infection, then get it restored with RCT or Extraction. cough and tooth infection are two different conditions.
you can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic).
Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.
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What Causes Toothache With Swelling In Glands And Chin?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The pain,and swelling could be because of the tooth infection. sensitivity is the initial symptom of decay. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to rule out any infection. If there is tooth infection, then get it restored with RCT or Extraction. cough and tooth infection are two different conditions. you can take a course of antibiotics and analgesics like amoxicillin 500mg and metronidazole 400mg tid for 5 days (if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. i hope my answer will help you, take care.