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Serious tooth problems causing a swollen face, what can i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please get urgent : Care. You could have an abscess. Bacterial infections can spread to contiguous structures. Please see dentist now.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

ER NOW: Can't treat this at home. Then you will need to see a dentist to restore or extract the problematic teeth.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Swollen face: Swelling is a sign of an infection which requires immediate care. If you can't see a dentist right away, the next best thing would be to see your own physician, 24\7 emergency medical care facility or the er of a hospital. Only a dentist can treat the cause of the infection and therefore every attempt should be made to see one asap! untreated infections can spread and even become life threatening.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Oral Surgeon / ER: See the Oral Surgeon ASAP, as in now, or get to the ER. This can frequently result in serious problems, including dissecting into the chest . Read this and GO. Good Luck.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: An acute abscess of an upper tooth can cause cheek swelling and, untreated, lead to a brain abscess or a sinus infection or other face structure. It’s better to have it treated when it’s treatable by a dentist. Good luck and do not delay.

Answered 7/9/2015

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