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What can i do about severe tooth pain and intense swelling around the jaw, along with difficulty swallowing?

10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See dentistASAP: dental abscesses can be dangerous tou your health! Especially when they progress to the point of difficulty swallowing! You need professional help immediately!

Answered 10/3/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: A dental abscess is a collection of pus that forms in your teeth or gums as a result of a bacterial infection. The infection may spread to your jaw, face, eyes, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See a dentist ASAP.

Answered 6/6/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See dentist ASAP: Don't delay in seeing a dentist. The pain and swelling are a concern and should be examined asap to prevent spreading of the potential infection.

Answered 11/25/2016

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