Question 1

what should i do to minimize the size of my swollen jaw lump that was created by my  infected tooth?

Accepted Answer

Treatment: After seeing a dentist, having the tooth dealt with and getting appropriate antimicrobials, the swelling will go down.

Question 2

pain in my jaw and still swollen cheek and jaw, it's been over a week since my wisdom tooth was pulled from being infected. is it still infected?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: It is quite possible that there is a complication with your extraction sites.   It is important to keep in touch with the doctor concerning these post operative symptoms.  There are a number of complications to be concerned about including alveolar osteitis (dry socket), or an infection that is resistant to antibiotics you may be presently taking.  See your dentist to have him check the sites.

Question 3

swollen gland under jaw had infected tooth removed from that area 2 months ago ct scan negative is this somthing to worry about does ct scan rule out?

Accepted Answer

Node: Ct scans describe the nodes and are helpful in deciding If they are something to worry about. Sometimes we put people on antibiotics or biopsy the node with a needle   Check it with an ent

Question 4

infected tooth almost down to the bone removed 3 weeks ago back molar still swollen gland under jaw 3 diff anti biotics not responsive no other sympto?

Accepted Answer

Broken molar root?: Need a dental x-ray. Molar root often breaks off after extraction and is buried in the gum.

Question 5

had infected tooth removed 1 1/2 months ago back left molar now gland under jaw has been swollen since ct scan negative how long will it take pass?

Accepted Answer

Get this checked: potentially when an infected tooth is extracted, there can be pathogens left behind in the bone...If the infection in the molar area drains, the most common site is to the submandibular lymph nodes. There is No guarantee that your immune system will resolve this. Get this checked. Good luck.

Question 6

it has been roughly a month since my wisdom teeth wereremoved. i am now having swelling, tenderness, and heat in my jaw area. is it possible that my bone is infected?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is a possibility that you have infection in that area. I'd go back to the dentist who removed it and have it checked.

Question 7

is it better to use ice or heat on an infected tooth?

Accepted Answer

Ice, Ice Baby: Ice is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and reduces swelling. Heat usually doesn't help in these cases. Make sure you check with your dentist.

Question 8

infected tooth, on penicilin, will heat or ice help?

Accepted Answer

Ice: The cold can probably reduce the inflamation and, therefore, some soreness.
I hope the coming root canal work or extraction are to be soon.

Question 9

my wife is experiencing  swollen face, jaw pain and warm skin (warm enough to melt an ice pack after 10 mins of use) on her left cheek. she just had her bottom left wisdom tooth pulled yesterday. is being that warm normal?

Accepted Answer

Please take her: temperature to determine if she has a fever.

Question 10

i have  a swollen gland j=on the left side of my face just below the back of my jaw.  how do i treat this?  ice or heat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: NSAID's and warm compresses in general but the issue is the cause of the lymph node swelling.  If there is not an obvious cause like a sore throat, upper respiratory infection and it does not go away see your doctor.

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What should i do to minimize the size of my swollen jaw lump that was created by my infected tooth?

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Pain in my jaw and still swollen cheek and jaw, it's been over a week since my wisdom tooth was pulled from being infected. is it still infected?

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Swollen gland under jaw had infected tooth removed from that area 2 months ago ct scan negative is this somthing to worry about does ct scan rule out?

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Infected tooth almost down to the bone removed 3 weeks ago back molar still swollen gland under jaw 3 diff anti biotics not responsive no other sympto?

A member asked:

Had infected tooth removed 1 1/2 months ago back left molar now gland under jaw has been swollen since ct scan negative how long will it take pass?

A member asked:

It has been roughly a month since my wisdom teeth wereremoved. i am now having swelling, tenderness, and heat in my jaw area. is it possible that my bone is infected?

A member asked:

Is it better to use ice or heat on an infected tooth?

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Infected tooth, on penicilin, will heat or ice help?

A member asked:

My wife is experiencing swollen face, jaw pain and warm skin (warm enough to melt an ice pack after 10 mins of use) on her left cheek. she just had her bottom left wisdom tooth pulled yesterday. is being that warm normal?

A member asked:

I have a swollen gland j=on the left side of my face just below the back of my jaw. how do i treat this? ice or heat?

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