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Is Swelling And Pain In The Jaw A Symptom Of Tooth Infection?

How can I tell if a tooth infection is spreading elsewhere? I had a root canal a couple of months ago. The pain returned 2 weeks ago. I’m allergic to penicillin so my dentist has me on clindamycin. I’ve been on it for 14 days. It took about 7 days for the pain to begin getting better...day 9 the extreme nerve pain, face/jaw swelling has returned. I’ve been on antibiotics for 14days and now I have tightening in my chest when I’m lying down. Headache, ear pain
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You have symptoms of swelling, and pain in the jaw which seems to be due to facial space infection and infection is getting accumulated and not finding a vent. I would suggest you visit the dentist once and get it examined. Get an x-ray of that particular tooth region done and start treatment accordingly. Take complete blood count (CBC) done as well. Take a proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medication to subside infection. Maintain complete hygiene. Do betadine gargles.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Swelling And Pain In The Jaw A Symptom Of Tooth Infection?

Hello, You have symptoms of swelling, and pain in the jaw which seems to be due to facial space infection and infection is getting accumulated and not finding a vent. I would suggest you visit the dentist once and get it examined. Get an x-ray of that particular tooth region done and start treatment accordingly. Take complete blood count (CBC) done as well. Take a proper course of antibiotics along with anti-inflammatory medication to subside infection. Maintain complete hygiene. Do betadine gargles. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari