My son has an abscessed tooth happened over night took him to dentist today and he got antibiotics well his cheek is swelling so bad going up to his e?

Dental infection: Call your dentist and tell him that to get advice. Please keep in mind that antibiotics may not improve his condition in the first 24-48 hours. If his condition is rapidly worsening, call now. If no answer or in doubt, take him to er.

Call dentist ASAP : It can take 24. -48 hours for the antibiotic to take effect. If you are concerned about the swelling then call the dentist about this asap. Is he seeing a general dentist or a pediatric dentist? Ice packs and children's Motrin (ibuprofen) can help the swelling until you can talk with the dentist.

Probably extraction: Antibiotics usually take 2-3 days for the effects to be noticed. Some doctors like to have the patient on antibiotics to bring the swelling down prior to extraction. The tooth obviously needs treatment asap

Re-evaluation: If the swelling is continuing to increase in size you son should be re-evaluated. Options may include prescribing a different antibiotic, incision and drainage of the abscess, initiation of root canal treatment, or extraction of the tooth if it is not restorable.

Save or extract: See an Endodontist if you want the tooth saved, an Oral Surgeon for extraction. An incision and drainage along w antibiotics will reduce swelling the fastest.,

Dental abscess : The only way to cure a dental abscess is with dental treatment. We have now entered an era where some bacterial species are resistant to the full range of antibiotics presently available. See your dentist for re-evaluation and dental treatment. Good luck.