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Is Swollen Face After Tooth Extraction Normal?

Hi, 3 days ago I got a tooth extracted. My face was swollen as soon as I walked out if the dentist office & hasn't gone down since. I now have a red rash on my cheek, it's hard & hot, & my extraction site is painful. I have already figured out that it's infected, but since the office is closed for 2 days, what can I put in it to minimize the infection? I use salt water already. Is it safe to use Dr. Tichenor's or clove oil? I don't want to make it worse, but I need to try something since I still have 2 days before seeing a dentist.
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
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Read your query.

The symptoms which you are depicting suggest that there is a infection in the mouth which would require antibiotics.(you have not mentioned whether you are on any medicines right now).

For the pain you can take Tab Ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines). Cap amoxicillin 500mg Three times (if not allergic) and tab Metrolag 400mg ( I would advice you to call your dentist and start the medicines).

Continue saline gargling.

Do not apply hot bag on the cheeks to relieve pain.

You can apply a ice bag intermittently.

Visit your dentist or any hospital and get it reviewed as soon as possible.

Hope this was useful.

Thanks and regards.
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Is Swollen Face After Tooth Extraction Normal?

Thanks for using Health Care magic. Read your query. The symptoms which you are depicting suggest that there is a infection in the mouth which would require antibiotics.(you have not mentioned whether you are on any medicines right now). For the pain you can take Tab Ibuprofen (if you are not allergic to any medicines). Cap amoxicillin 500mg Three times (if not allergic) and tab Metrolag 400mg ( I would advice you to call your dentist and start the medicines). Continue saline gargling. Do not apply hot bag on the cheeks to relieve pain. You can apply a ice bag intermittently. Visit your dentist or any hospital and get it reviewed as soon as possible. Hope this was useful. Thanks and regards.