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How To Reduce Swelling In Face While Having Abscess On Teeth?

I'm in pain down the left side of my face.my doctor say,s i have a slight ear infection and my dentist say,s that it could be a sinus problem or an abscess above one of my back teeth.I'm taking ibuprofen for the pain and have taken 3 antibiotics so far of a 5 day course my dentist gave me.my face has swollen now.how can i reduce the swelling?
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Pain and the development of swelling on the face suggests formation of abscess of tooth.The abscess could be due to the presence of decay in the tooth which when gets involved the pulp can lead to the abscess.If the last molar is erupting and presence of infection in that area could be the cause for the swelling.

I would advice you to continue with the medications as prescribed.Visit your oral surgeon and have a radiograph done.If there is any tooth decayed,start with the root canal treatment.
If there is erupting impacted last molar ,have it extracted.

Do salt water gargling.Do not apply ant hot bag externally.

Hope this was useful.
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How To Reduce Swelling In Face While Having Abscess On Teeth?

Thanks for using Health Care Magic. Read your query. Pain and the development of swelling on the face suggests formation of abscess of tooth.The abscess could be due to the presence of decay in the tooth which when gets involved the pulp can lead to the abscess.If the last molar is erupting and presence of infection in that area could be the cause for the swelling. I would advice you to continue with the medications as prescribed.Visit your oral surgeon and have a radiograph done.If there is any tooth decayed,start with the root canal treatment. If there is erupting impacted last molar ,have it extracted. Do salt water gargling.Do not apply ant hot bag externally. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.