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What Causes Gum Infection And Impacted Root With Fever?
Question: gum infection (impacted root) with fever of 101.5
Brief Answer:
Looks like Pericoronitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From your explanation it looks like Pericoronitis that is inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth.
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.
You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
For now you can take Acetaminophen twice a day for reducing fever.
Also do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Do cool compresses over the cheek if there is swelling..
Please revert back for further queries.
Regards
Looks like Pericoronitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
From your explanation it looks like Pericoronitis that is inflammation of the gum flap over the wisdom tooth.
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.
You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin and anti inflammatory painkillers like Advil.
For now you can take Acetaminophen twice a day for reducing fever.
Also do warm saline gargles and antiseptic mouthwash gargles.
Do cool compresses over the cheek if there is swelling..
Please revert back for further queries.
Regards
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