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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tooth Pain

I have cavity in my left upper premolar. Three weeks ago, I had it checked out since there was an absess above the gums making the tooth ache. I was put on antibiotics and pain killers. Now the absess is back and it is very uncomfortable. What could be causing this?
Fri, 18 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain if there is such a deep infection in tooth that is causing abscess formation then taking antibiotics and painkillers will give you temporary relief as the medication will be stopped, the infection will flare up again leading to recurring pus formation and pain..

You need to get your tooth retreated by consulting a Dentist and getting an x ray of tooth done..

In case if tooth is in a condition to be saved then Root Canal Treatment will be done followed by a course of antibiotics and painkillers..

In case of gross decay extraction of tooth will be advised...

As of now take another course of antibiotics and painkillers and do cool compresses over the cheek..
Take soft diet and avoid chewing from left side..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Tooth Pain

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain if there is such a deep infection in tooth that is causing abscess formation then taking antibiotics and painkillers will give you temporary relief as the medication will be stopped, the infection will flare up again leading to recurring pus formation and pain.. You need to get your tooth retreated by consulting a Dentist and getting an x ray of tooth done.. In case if tooth is in a condition to be saved then Root Canal Treatment will be done followed by a course of antibiotics and painkillers.. In case of gross decay extraction of tooth will be advised... As of now take another course of antibiotics and painkillers and do cool compresses over the cheek.. Take soft diet and avoid chewing from left side.. Hope this helps.. Regards..