Question 1

can a normal toothache cause swelling of the face?

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Yes: May be infected.. See a local dentist for an evaluation.

Question 2

my husband's toothache started last night and has causeda swelling on his face this morning. when i came home awhile ago from work, i saw my husband's face gas doubled due to the swelling. it has also affected his eyes. he stilldoesn't want to go to the e

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Your : Your husband needs to go to the emergency room asap. It appears he has a severe infection from a tooth which has not spread into the soft tissues of his face.

This will not go away by itself. The infection needs to be brought under control with antibiotics and possibly and incision and drainage. Failure to treat will allow the infection to spread further, possibly turning a simple dental problem into a life threatening situation.

Please have him get treatment now.

Question 3

bad toothache swollen face took ibuprofen to help swelling good down hope i'm good to go to work at 4 pm today?

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Tooth Abcess: No, you need to be seen by a dentist ASAP and be put on antibiotics. The ibuprofen may help your pain, but will not reduce the bacterial infection. A tooth abcess can lead to a life-threatening situation if left untreated.

Question 4

my 6 year old says the left side of his face hurts. he doesn't have a toothache or sinus infection or any swelling. should we take him to the er?

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Face hurts: When was his last dental check-up? Assuming no bumps or bruises that you don't know about, I would suggest a visit to the dentist (Pedodonist or General Dentist who sees children of that age) and if the exam in negative, a visit to the Pediatrician. It doesn't sound like this is the type of situation that warrants an ER visit.

Question 5

i went to the er last friday for face/throat swelling related to a toothache. i was prescribed clindamycin 400mg tid. i now have a hard lump on my jaw?

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See oral surgeon: U may have an abcess. If so, it needs to be drained. Strongly recommend you see a Oral MaxilloFacial Surgeon. I would continue the Clindamycin for now also.

Question 6

pain right side of face x 3 weeks.  no swelling.  all top teeth right side tender.  pain by nose and cheekbone.  teeth not sensitive to heat/cold.  painful to chew on that side.  no nasal discharge.  toothache or sinus?  how tell the difference?

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Teeth or Sinus: The symptoms that you describe could be caused from tooth problem or sinus inflammation/infection. The cause can be determined but it requires a dentist to evaluate you in person with the help of x-rays and a clinical exam along with a medical and dental history. We can't and shouldn't  explain over the internet how you self determine a differential diagnosis.

Question 7

inside of my mouth in the back is hard. no tooth pain no swelling but radiating pain in nrck, shoulders and back of head. ?

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See Oral Surgeon : Anything hard other than a boney outgrowth of the jaw is something to be considered seriously. I'd recommend seeing an oral surgeon or ENT as soon as possible.

Question 8

i have tooth pain and swelling  in my face as well as nasal pain. i'm terrified of the dentist  and  have no money to pay for an extraction.

Accepted Answer

Eventually: Expect to eventually wind up in the hospital with an even more serious problem. Infections such as these can spread to other parts of the body and even be fatal. You will have to overcome your fears and find some way to either pay for treatment or find some government agency, dental facility or charitable organization to help defray the costs. Do you not have any family or friend that can help?

Question 9

took 2 penicillin vk for tooth pain n face swelling but today face is more swollen in panic should it go down already with 2 pills afraid eye swell ?

Accepted Answer

Self Medication: Penicillin will not solve your dental issues. Antibiotics are great for infections, but do not fix rotten teeth. You will need to see a dentist immediately. An alternative is the ER for immediate treatment. You are absolutely correct to be concerned... the infection can rapidly spread to your eye and to other parts of your body. All the best...

Question 10

i have severe toothache and swelling is this what's causing me to feel weak?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It certainly can be the cause. Get to the dentist asap. Cold packs to keep swelling down, .  Ibuprofen if you can take it. The dentist will probably give you antibiotics and of course treat the tooth.

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Can a normal toothache cause swelling of the face?

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My husband's toothache started last night and has causeda swelling on his face this morning. when i came home awhile ago from work, i saw my husband's face gas doubled due to the swelling. it has also affected his eyes. he stilldoesn't want to go to the e

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Bad toothache swollen face took ibuprofen to help swelling good down hope i'm good to go to work at 4 pm today?

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My 6 year old says the left side of his face hurts. he doesn't have a toothache or sinus infection or any swelling. should we take him to the er?

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I went to the er last friday for face/throat swelling related to a toothache. i was prescribed clindamycin 400mg tid. i now have a hard lump on my jaw?

A member asked:

Pain right side of face x 3 weeks. no swelling. all top teeth right side tender. pain by nose and cheekbone. teeth not sensitive to heat/cold. painful to chew on that side. no nasal discharge. toothache or sinus? how tell the difference?

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Inside of my mouth in the back is hard. no tooth pain no swelling but radiating pain in nrck, shoulders and back of head. ?

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I have tooth pain and swelling in my face as well as nasal pain. i'm terrified of the dentist and have no money to pay for an extraction.

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Took 2 penicillin vk for tooth pain n face swelling but today face is more swollen in panic should it go down already with 2 pills afraid eye swell ?

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I have severe toothache and swelling is this what's causing me to feel weak?

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