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When To Expect Subsidence Of Cheek Swelling In Case Of A Tooth Abscess?

My husband has a tooth abscess. We have been to the doctor today and he received an injected antibiotic as well as a prescription antibiotic to take for the next several days. He has really bad swelling in his cheek from the infection. When should we expect to see the swelling go down?
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Antibiotics usually take a24 -48 hours to properly have an complete effect on the body ,which may vary from many conditions and what kind of antibiotic is prescribed.

I would advice you to just continue the medication properly as prescribed. Do not apply hot bag externally.
Do salt water gargling. Once the treatment of the tooth is started ,swelling will also reduce.

Hope this was useful.
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Dentist,  Dr. Uzma Rahaman's  Response
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Read your query.

Antibiotics usually take 24 -48 hours to properly have an complete effect on the body ,which may vary from many conditions and what kind of antibiotic is prescribed.

I would advice you to just continue the medication properly as prescribed. Do not apply hot bag externally.
Do salt water gargling. Once the treatment of the tooth is started ,swelling will also reduce.

Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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When To Expect Subsidence Of Cheek Swelling In Case Of A Tooth Abscess?

Thanks for using Health care Magic. Read your query. Antibiotics usually take a24 -48 hours to properly have an complete effect on the body ,which may vary from many conditions and what kind of antibiotic is prescribed. I would advice you to just continue the medication properly as prescribed. Do not apply hot bag externally. Do salt water gargling. Once the treatment of the tooth is started ,swelling will also reduce. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.