Question 1

what are the signs of a tooth infection does it make a person cough up mucus?

Accepted Answer

Pain, swelling: Dental infections usually cause tooth pain or swelling.  Sometimes, pain can be in the upper cheek.  This is also the location for a sinus infection, which is more likely to cause mucous.  You should visit your doctor for an examination to determine your diagnosis.

Question 2

i was prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 150mg 4x daily for a tooth infection. i have developed a sinus infection severe cough and vag disch. is this common?

Accepted Answer

No: I would see your regular physician to have the other symptoms diagnosed. You may need to be on an other antibiotic. The tooth needs to be treated as soon as possible as well.

Question 3

persistent cough for a month. started as a cold; treated for a sinus infection.  now i taste blood in my mouth when i cough. mucus is clear though. ?

Accepted Answer

See your PCP: A persistent cough can be a symptom of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). See your PCP for consultation and 24-hour pH probe test.

Question 4

recently finished a 10 day round of amox/k-clav for tooth infection and just want to know the signs that i should go to the er rather than wait for my dental follow-up. thanks in advance!! ?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Antibiotics will not cure a Dental abscess, just slow the spread of infection.  ER will only give you more antibiotics and tell you what I'm going to tell you, GO SEE A DENTIST, NOW.  Dentist will do root canal or extraction, or refer you to specialist for treatment.

Question 5

how to know it is signs of a wisdom tooth infection or something else?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: for evaluation, x-rays, diagnosis, treatment and /or referral.

Question 6

if you have a tooth infection but no signs of abscess or pain, is there a problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any tooth infection is a problem. We often find bony destruction at the tip of a tooth root in the absence of symptoms. This shows that something has caused the destruction of bone in this area. You have heard of the "calm before the storm" well , this may be it.

Question 7

what are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

Accepted Answer

Usually swelling: Whenever a tooth has an infection, you need to see a dentist to treat the cause of the problem.

Antibiotics may treat the symptoms but not the cause.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with a possible sinus infection and placed on clindamysin 300 mg 3 times a day i still have a productive cough and my head is killing me it even hurts when i shake my head in my teeth!  my stuffiness is better but what's going on? in addit

Accepted Answer

Still have sinusitis: Some sinus infections are more difficult to treat than others.  Many si's don't respond to anitbiotics because they are viral.  The roots of your back teeth are embedded in the bone just underneath you maxilary sinuses and inflamation and pressure from the the sinus often effects your teeth.   Sometimes, the bone in the floor of your sinuses swell causing one side of your bite to feel higher.

Question 9

can a person have a tooth infection without any pain instead my tooth has an infected smell when i floss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depends on whal part harbours the infection, and what type of infection.

Question 10

how long can a person have a tooth infection without pain?

Accepted Answer

Years: Years. But it is best to take care of it as soon as possible,  since it may spread and cause septicemia.

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I was prescribed cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) 150mg 4x daily for a tooth infection. i have developed a sinus infection severe cough and vag disch. is this common?

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Persistent cough for a month. started as a cold; treated for a sinus infection. now i taste blood in my mouth when i cough. mucus is clear though. ?

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Recently finished a 10 day round of amox/k-clav for tooth infection and just want to know the signs that i should go to the er rather than wait for my dental follow-up. thanks in advance!! ?

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How to know it is signs of a wisdom tooth infection or something else?

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If you have a tooth infection but no signs of abscess or pain, is there a problem?

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What are the warning signs that a tooth infection has spread?

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I was diagnosed with a possible sinus infection and placed on clindamysin 300 mg 3 times a day i still have a productive cough and my head is killing me it even hurts when i shake my head in my teeth! my stuffiness is better but what's going on? in addit

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