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What Complications Can Occur In Case Of A Tooth Abscess?

hello before i ask sorry for i bad know eng leng, but it really need for me. Questions: I'll be brief. For the third day of swollen cheek, tomorrow at work (at night), the tumor is not big (relative). Abscess, as far as I understand it, somewhere at the bottom (not visible on the gums), the tooth is dead, time does not see a doctor, was drinking Analgesic. What is the likelihood of complications four to five days of flux? Thank you.

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Read your query.

Tooth decay associated with pain ,swelling suggests periapical abscess which if untreated will spread to the adjacent structures and can cause complications for your health.

If I had a patient with these particular complaint ,I would suggests antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Metrolag 400mg on prescription.
If pain ibuprofen would be helpful(if not allergic to any medicine).

Start with root canal treatment if it could be done following a radiograph. If not extraction would be the last option.

Salt water gargling would be recommended .Application of hot bag externally will not be recommended.

Visit your endodontist and have the tooth and swelling checked as soon as possible.

Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.







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Are you doing a research on your own body by waiting for 4-5 days more? You are suffering from a chronic dental infection that needs immediate professional dental help. Analgesics is not a cure, in fact there long term use is harmful for your liver. Kindly seek dental treatment immediately.
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What Complications Can Occur In Case Of A Tooth Abscess?

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. Tooth decay associated with pain ,swelling suggests periapical abscess which if untreated will spread to the adjacent structures and can cause complications for your health. If I had a patient with these particular complaint ,I would suggests antibiotics like Amoxicillin and Metrolag 400mg on prescription. If pain ibuprofen would be helpful(if not allergic to any medicine). Start with root canal treatment if it could be done following a radiograph. If not extraction would be the last option. Salt water gargling would be recommended .Application of hot bag externally will not be recommended. Visit your endodontist and have the tooth and swelling checked as soon as possible. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.