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My cheek bone is kinda swollen i think i have a tooth abcess and i have a sinus infection im taking clindmaycin should i be worried?
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Facial swelling: It sounds like you have a real infection, either maxillary sinusitis or from your maxillary teeth, causing soft-tissue swelling called 'cellulitis.' It sounds like a doctor is already treating it with clinda abx and NSAIDs. Clinda (or penicillin) is great for dental source but subpar for sinusitis. If the cheek swelling happened after medical eval, then go back or call.
Answered 5/30/2016
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You should: 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.
Answered 6/21/2014
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See dentist asap: The only treatment is to see your dentist and get definitive treatment. Antibiotics only temporize the situation and do not solve it.
Answered 6/21/2014
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