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How Long Does Ceftin Take To Lessen Facial Swelling?

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Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Question: I have an infection from a bad tooth, a lot of facial swelling, haven't seen a dentist yet, my Dr. put me on a 10 day course of Ceftin antibiotics. How long does it take to lessen the facial swelling? XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like an abscess, can take around a week, consult a Dentist

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for the query..

Infection from a bad tooth can lead to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth.
This is called a Dental Abscess.
The swelling is most commonly due to abscess.

As you are already taking antibiotic, it can take around a week for swelling to reduce.
But complete resolution needs treatment of the tooth..

Consult a Dentist and get evaluated.
An x ray of the tooth can be done.

It will help in deciding whether tooth can be saved or needs removal.

Also please tell that since how many days are you taking antibiotic?
-Are you advised any painkillers?
-Is there any reduction in swelling?
-Which tooth is it, upper or lower, front or back tooth?
-Is mouth opening fine or is reduced?

Please revert back with answers..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (30 minutes later)
I started the antibiotic course only one day ago,Im on day two I was given 600mg Ibuprophen for pain.. Mouth opening is slightly reduced due to swelling.I have contacted the dentist for an evaluation. The tooth causing the infection is upper in the middle.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Continue Medicine, get an x ray done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
You should continue with the medication, it is appropriate.
Also do cool compresses over the swelling.

Meanwhile get an x ray of the tooth done.

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (47 minutes later)
Thank you for your input Dr.
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
You are welcome..
Please let me know the progress of the treatment..

Regards.
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How Long Does Ceftin Take To Lessen Facial Swelling?

Brief Answer: Looks like an abscess, can take around a week, consult a Dentist Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for the query.. Infection from a bad tooth can lead to pus formation below the root tips of the tooth. This is called a Dental Abscess. The swelling is most commonly due to abscess. As you are already taking antibiotic, it can take around a week for swelling to reduce. But complete resolution needs treatment of the tooth.. Consult a Dentist and get evaluated. An x ray of the tooth can be done. It will help in deciding whether tooth can be saved or needs removal. Also please tell that since how many days are you taking antibiotic? -Are you advised any painkillers? -Is there any reduction in swelling? -Which tooth is it, upper or lower, front or back tooth? -Is mouth opening fine or is reduced? Please revert back with answers.. Regards..