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How to reduce face swollen from infected teeth? am on antibiotics and my dr adviced me to apply warm cloth on it, am in pain too please help

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Swollen face: Complete the course of antibiotic given by the doctor, follow his/her advised, may take anti-inflamatory meds such as advil (ibuprofen), naproxen, if there is no contraindication.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Daniel Rubenstein answered

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Swollen face: The antibiotics and moist heat will eventually help, but only temporarily. How soon is dependent on how long the teeth have been infected and how large the infection. The teeth need to be treated or the infection and swelling will return and get worse. See your dentist asap.

Answered 11/21/2013

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Extract or Rootcanal: A swollen face from infected teeth comes from an infected nerve from inside of the tooth. Taking antibiotics will only help decrease swelling slightly but will not remove the source of the infection which is the infected tooth. The only solution is to either extract the infected tooth or perform root canal therapy followed by crown placement.

Answered 11/23/2013

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