Question 1

i had a tooth infection that caused massive swelling iunder my tougne. the infection was drained and i'm on meds. the swelling won't go away.

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Sublingual swelling can be very dangerous and could cause a life threatening situation if it expands and pushes back on your tongue, blocking off your airway. The surgeon who is treating you should be made aware of your situation.

Question 2

how long will it take for tooth infection headaches to go away?

Accepted Answer

Infection Gone!: Until all the cause of the headache is gone they will be there, so until the infection is gone and the tooth problem managed.

Question 3

how long will a tooth infection take to heal once its been extracted?

Accepted Answer

Several days : Usually after and extraction, the infection will clear up rather quickly.  The extraction allows an opening or path to drain the infection and the body responds quickly to clean up the mess.

Question 4

had a tooth infection which was treated dec 14th but before being treated my chin and left side is all numb - i am on penicillin will this go away.

Accepted Answer

Dental infection: Go back and let the dentist see this. Either the swelling involved the nerve root secondarily or you had a primary infection of the nerve producing this numbness. You need to be examined to be diagnosed. Good luck.

Question 5

can a tooth infection cause an infection anywhere else on the body cu i had teeth extracted yesterday and i feel my lungs relieved and i feel like a chest cold is coming on its weird?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: Dental infections, particularly of the apices of the teeth, and the gingivae can result in extension of infection either directly or through the bloodstream.  If you think you are having symptoms suggestive of infection would suggest you see a good physician asap.

Question 6

sinus infection from tooth infection doesn't go away with penicillin is tooth treatment needed before sinus and throat are healed?

Accepted Answer

Treat the tooth: Always treat the source of the pain (tooth in your case) and not the site of the pain (sinus in your case). Good luck.

Question 7

how long would it take a tooth infection to effect your whole body? i've had one for some months but i'm going to get it taken care of real soon.

Accepted Answer

No time frame: You are asking a prediction as to how long your body can fight off a chronic infection, at that is impossible to do. The sooner you have the tooth restored and treated, the less chance you have of a major health problem and the loss of the tooth. Before antibiotics, tooth infections were one of the leading causes of death.

Question 8

how can i treat a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

Needs dental help: Infections usually need help from a dentist to help remove the source of the infection which can be in the gums or decay leading to a root canal issue.

Question 9

what do i do for a tooth infection that hurts bad?

Accepted Answer

: See a dentist ASAP. In the mean time take Ibuprofen OTC 200 mg x 2 or 3 tablets every 6 hours as needed with full stomach until then.

Question 10

how long should i apply ice for a tooth infection?

Accepted Answer

One day: Never apply directly to your skin as you could cause frostbite, place a cloth between ice pack and your skin.
See your dentist for actual treatment as depending on the exact source of the infection, ice will have minimal effectiveness.

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How long will a tooth infection take to heal once its been extracted?

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Had a tooth infection which was treated dec 14th but before being treated my chin and left side is all numb - i am on penicillin will this go away.

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Can a tooth infection cause an infection anywhere else on the body cu i had teeth extracted yesterday and i feel my lungs relieved and i feel like a chest cold is coming on its weird?

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Sinus infection from tooth infection doesn't go away with penicillin is tooth treatment needed before sinus and throat are healed?

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How long would it take a tooth infection to effect your whole body? i've had one for some months but i'm going to get it taken care of real soon.

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