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How Can An Abscessed Tooth Be Treated?

I think i have an abscessed tooth or gum all the left hand side of my jaw is painful i have a swollen left cheek a massive lump i can feel by the gum when i close my mouth im struggling to open my mouth far enough to actually eat i have tried anbusol clove oil bonjela migrain tablets paracetamol and ibuprofen nothing is touching this pain can i go to a emergency doctor or a&e to help me i dont have a dentist and all the emergency dentists are closed now
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Your description is pointing towards tooth abscess only..
You can consult an Emergency Room and get a prescription of antibiotics and stronger painkillers like Tramadol..
It will help in reducing pain as well as swelling..
But this is a temporary solution..
For permanent resolution you should consult a Dentist and get evaluated..
You can be advised an x ray of the tooth.
If it is an abscess then either Root canal treatment or extraction can be done depending on condition of the tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers..
If lump is large then Incision and Drainage can be done to reduce infection faster.

Hope this helps.

Regards..
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How Can An Abscessed Tooth Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Your description is pointing towards tooth abscess only.. You can consult an Emergency Room and get a prescription of antibiotics and stronger painkillers like Tramadol.. It will help in reducing pain as well as swelling.. But this is a temporary solution.. For permanent resolution you should consult a Dentist and get evaluated.. You can be advised an x ray of the tooth. If it is an abscess then either Root canal treatment or extraction can be done depending on condition of the tooth followed by antibiotics and painkillers.. If lump is large then Incision and Drainage can be done to reduce infection faster. Hope this helps. Regards..