Question 1

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 2

i had a blood clot come from my tooth abcess no puss just a blood clot is that normal? my lower right side of lower jaw is swollen just started keflex today. swelling has been prestenit and gottwn bigger since this morning should i worry..

Accepted Answer

Certainly: Keflex is not usually prescribed for dental infections, so it's not the first choice for antibiotics. You do understand that antibiotics alone will not solve your dental infection... the tooth or gum needs to be physically treated by a dentist. Please make an emergency appointment ASAP and feel better soon.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

what antibiotic can i take for an infected tooth pain is bad and for 2 days i'm feeling continuous pain in my jaw in the area that the tooth is in?

Accepted Answer

Tooth infection: If your tooth is really infected, you need to see a dentist immediately. Antibiotics to not solve dental problems, them manage the infection while you are under a dentist's care. Please call for an appointment and feel better soon...

Question 6

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 7

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 8

the left buttom side of my jaw is swollen, now for 3 days due to a bad tooth. why is it  swollen?

Accepted Answer

Spreading infection: Will not self-heal, and pills alone will not cure your infection.  You must see a General Dentist, an Oral Surgeon, or an Endodontist immediately,  before the infection spreads any further.

Question 9

i had laser/deep cleaning of gums and teeth.my left jaw is swollen and hurts to open is that normal? it was done 3 days ago.

Accepted Answer

No: Call your dentist, explain what you feel and ask to be seen for a post operative evaluation.

Question 10

hi.yesterday i fall done on my lips so my tooth had broken and my lip is infected and swollen a little bit so what can i do to reduce the swollen ? :(

Accepted Answer

Ice: Apply ice wrapped in a washcloth and take some anti inflammatory medications.   Visit a dentist asap to make sure that the broken portion of the tooth is not imbedded in the lip.

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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?

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I had a blood clot come from my tooth abcess no puss just a blood clot is that normal? my lower right side of lower jaw is swollen just started keflex today. swelling has been prestenit and gottwn bigger since this morning should i worry..

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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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What antibiotic can i take for an infected tooth pain is bad and for 2 days i'm feeling continuous pain in my jaw in the area that the tooth is in?

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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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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?

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The left buttom side of my jaw is swollen, now for 3 days due to a bad tooth. why is it swollen?

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I had laser/deep cleaning of gums and teeth.my left jaw is swollen and hurts to open is that normal? it was done 3 days ago.

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Hi.yesterday i fall done on my lips so my tooth had broken and my lip is infected and swollen a little bit so what can i do to reduce the swollen ? :(

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