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Suggest Treatment For Decayed Tooth And Swollen Gums

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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: I have a tooth infection..I live out in the country and our dentist the only one is on vacation with his family. I am seriously swollen
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Answered by Dr. Neha Sumra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Get RCT or extraction of that tooth. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in. As per your symptoms you are having decayed tooth that has led to infection causing swelling.In such case you need to consult a dentist & get a X-Ray of tooth as early as possible,If clinical & radiographic condition of tooth is favorable then go for Root canal treatment otherwise get it extracted. Meanwhile you can start with a course of analgesic-antibiotic for 3 days. Do warm saline rinses & cold fomentation. Take appointment from dentist & get it treated as early as possible. Hope I answered your query Wishing you good health. Regards Dr.Neha Sumra
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Suggest Treatment For Decayed Tooth And Swollen Gums

Brief Answer: Get RCT or extraction of that tooth. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing in. As per your symptoms you are having decayed tooth that has led to infection causing swelling.In such case you need to consult a dentist & get a X-Ray of tooth as early as possible,If clinical & radiographic condition of tooth is favorable then go for Root canal treatment otherwise get it extracted. Meanwhile you can start with a course of analgesic-antibiotic for 3 days. Do warm saline rinses & cold fomentation. Take appointment from dentist & get it treated as early as possible. Hope I answered your query Wishing you good health. Regards Dr.Neha Sumra