Question 1

painful swollen lump in front of ear jaw from tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

The sructures in: This area include the parotid gland and lymph nodes. Infection in the gland is a possibility especially if it increases in size when you eat. See an ent.

Question 2

i had a tooth abscess that caused the lymph nodes along my jaw to swell on one side. if someone accidentally hit that lymph node, would it swell more? i was accidentally hit right in my jaw by my younger brother and now have lots of swelling and pain

Accepted Answer

Call the dentist who: Call the dentist who is treating you for advice and an evaluation. If you didn't see one, see one right away! We can't diagnose, evaluate or treat you over the internet.

Question 3

what helps with a swollen face from a abscess tooth went to drs this morning the gave me amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Contact DDS: See your dentist to address the dental problem you are having. An antibiotic alone will not cure your problem.

Question 4

big lower jaw abscess showed up over night from an abscess tooth can't get to a dr until to marrow what do i do if it pops?

Accepted Answer

Watch : You may take some pain medication like Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin/Advil  to help cope with discomfort. Sleeping upright may help with the throbbing in jaw. It will not pop but could spread. Your biggest concern is not allow the swelling to extend under your jaw which could restrict your breathing. Get to ER if you develop breathing problems. Call your dentist for antibiotics.

Question 5

i was diagnosed with a abscess tooth yesterday.  my right lower side of my face is extremely swollen and painful.  how long until i get some relief?

Accepted Answer

Drainage needed: An abscess of the tooth can cause sever discomfort until the infection settles down. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories are usually used as temporary relief but the most definitive treatment is to drain the abscess. See a dentist asap.

Question 6

i am currently on meds for an abscess tooth. however the pain meds make me ill. would something like bio freeze on my jaw line help with the pain?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The pain is coming from within, not from the surface. Are you being treated by a dentist? Let them know about your condition.

Question 7

the  i've been on penicillin for two days for an abscess tooth.  my face keeps on swollen up,  my eye is now swollen what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go to the dentist: Worsening swelling is concerning after 2d of antibiotics. You need to have the abscess drained. Go back to see your dentist. You can use tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain until you see the dentist.

Question 8

i have a tooth abscess and swollen eye, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic, I ; D: Your need to have the abscess drained and be placed on antibiotic.  You don't want the abscess to spread any further.  You brain is not too far away from your eye.  Go to your dentist right the way!

Question 9

i had an abscess tooth was a bump beside it i want to feel what it was and it kind of felt like it dropped and i was swollen something do i need to go?

Accepted Answer

If you are having: pain, fever, swelling or discharge from the area you should get it checked out. I assume you have a followup with your dentist after treatment anyway. If not, then you should in about a week.

Question 10

i have a bump on my gum that has spread terrible pain to my jaw is it a tooth abscess???

Accepted Answer

: It could be. See a dentist to confirm/exclude that possibility &amp; get treatment.

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Painful swollen lump in front of ear jaw from tooth abscess?

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I had a tooth abscess that caused the lymph nodes along my jaw to swell on one side. if someone accidentally hit that lymph node, would it swell more? i was accidentally hit right in my jaw by my younger brother and now have lots of swelling and pain

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What helps with a swollen face from a abscess tooth went to drs this morning the gave me amoxicillin?

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Big lower jaw abscess showed up over night from an abscess tooth can't get to a dr until to marrow what do i do if it pops?

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I was diagnosed with a abscess tooth yesterday. my right lower side of my face is extremely swollen and painful. how long until i get some relief?

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I am currently on meds for an abscess tooth. however the pain meds make me ill. would something like bio freeze on my jaw line help with the pain?

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The i've been on penicillin for two days for an abscess tooth. my face keeps on swollen up, my eye is now swollen what should i do?

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I have a tooth abscess and swollen eye, what do i do?

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I had an abscess tooth was a bump beside it i want to feel what it was and it kind of felt like it dropped and i was swollen something do i need to go?

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I have a bump on my gum that has spread terrible pain to my jaw is it a tooth abscess???

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