How long does it take for swelling to go down from abscessed tooth

Question 1

How long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

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Antibiotics control the infection but the symptoms may not immediately resolve. The source of the infection needs to be addressed. This tooth will pro... Read More

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Your appropriate antibiotic dosage will help control spread of infection but will not cure the cause, the abscess. Treatment will probably require eit... Read More

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Question 2

Abscessed tooth swelling and numbing of the face. is this a normal reaction?

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It can be: The face haws may nerves that are a short distance from the brain, an infection can affect the whole side of your face, causing swelling, pain, headac... Read More

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No: If your face is swelling and you are becoming numb in the tissues your infection is significant. I would seek help right away to resolve this concern!... Read More

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Facial nerve: Facial nerve may be compress as swelling occurs, which may lead to numbness or paresthesia(altered sensation).

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Question 3

What are ways to get rid of facial swelling from a abscessed tooth?

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Oral surgeon: See the oral surgeon. Many infections are so severe that drains must be placed to allow the infection to be released. This is not uncommon in facial s... Read More

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See your dentist: The swelling is most likely due to an infection, and your dentist will examine you, take radiographs, and determine if that tooth is restorable or nee... Read More

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Question 4

I have an abscessed tooth. what should i do to help swelling and pain until i can get to the er?

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Don't Go To ER: The er is a very expensive place to go for this simple problem. Your family doctor and/or your dentist are a much better choice for treating this sim... Read More

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Question 5

What is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

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Dr. : Dr. Mcleod is right. There is nothing that you can do at home. In addition, going to the emergency room just wastes previous tax dollars. Please go s... Read More

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Question 6

Abscessed tooth now leaking. no open dentist due holiday. should he go to er? no fever slight swelling and pain.

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Waited too long: You require specific Dental Treatment to resolve your issue. Pills/poltices/salves won't do it. ER can't help unless they have a Dentist on duty, and... Read More

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Question 7

Is it normal to have tenderness/swelling after 7 days of penicillin, and 3 days after root canal on abscessed tooth? thanks

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Might: Was it very severe and now is mild? That's normal. Is getting worse instead than better: tht's not normal.

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Question 8

I have an abscessed tooth i went to th er last night and they gave me pennicilin and a minor pain killer but i have theses blister things forming and the swelling is just swelling pretty quick... and i have an appointment in 3 days with an oral sergeon bu

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Sorry : Sorry to hear about your problem. The antibiotics can take a day to really start working, so you need to give them some time. My concern is that you ... Read More

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Question 9

Can abscessed tooth cause swelling in paratoid area (salivary gland)? i never had a abscess tooth before. i have oral surgeon doc eval soon?

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If the parotid swelling is on the opposite side from the "tooth abscess", the parotid swelling is probably not related to the abscess, and should be s... Read More

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Question 10

Could this swelling around one molar be caused by an abscessed tooth? i have a molar on the left side of the mouth where the gum is incredibly swollen and tender around it. it hurts to eat, brush or do anything around that tooth, and i'm wondering if this

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Seattle, It : Seattle, it could be. It could also be pericoronitis, a localized gum infection usually around the lose tissue of a partially erupted third molar. ... Read More

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How long does it take for swelling to go down from abscessed tooth

How long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

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Abscessed tooth swelling and numbing of the face. is this a normal reaction?

What are ways to get rid of facial swelling from a abscessed tooth?

I have an abscessed tooth. what should i do to help swelling and pain until i can get to the er?

What is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

Abscessed tooth now leaking. no open dentist due holiday. should he go to er? no fever slight swelling and pain.

Is it normal to have tenderness/swelling after 7 days of penicillin, and 3 days after root canal on abscessed tooth? thanks

I have an abscessed tooth i went to th er last night and they gave me pennicilin and a minor pain killer but i have theses blister things forming and the swelling is just swelling pretty quick... and i have an appointment in 3 days with an oral sergeon bu

Can abscessed tooth cause swelling in paratoid area (salivary gland)? i never had a abscess tooth before. i have oral surgeon doc eval soon?

Could this swelling around one molar be caused by an abscessed tooth? i have a molar on the left side of the mouth where the gum is incredibly swollen and tender around it. it hurts to eat, brush or do anything around that tooth, and i'm wondering if this

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