Have a abcessed tooth swelling is getting alittle worse i have a abcessed tooth lower jaw. went to the er yesterday to get on antibiotics im on cephalexin 500mgs. the swelling is on my lower jaw and towards the front of my teeth. the numbness is around my

Appears : Appears you have severe pressure in your bone causing the numbness. The doctors who saw you need to reevaluate your condition and determine the correct course of treatment.

Yes, : Yes, i would recommend having it re-evaluated ideally by a dentist or an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Typically, the upper and lower jaw are not both related in a single episode. There is a possibility that there is more than one problem. Sometimes when starting antibiotics, it could get sliightly worse before it gets better. There are occasions when changing the antibiotic to something else would help. Most emergency rooms are equipped to do any definitive dental treatment. You should contact your dentist as soon as possible.

This : This is nothing to fool with. I would call your dentist or ask for an immediate referral to an oral surgeon. Although an antibiotic may reduce the infection, (and maybe not), the underlying cause must be determined and treated--now!

I : I would ideally see a dentist as in most er's they are not equipped to handle dental infections other than to place you on antibiotics which you have already received. The area that you are swollen can be dangerous so i would go asap to the dentist.

You : You have a dental emergency and you need the attention of a dentist now. Delaying can only put you at greater risk. Get on the phone and call a dentist who will treat your condition immediately. Dr neil mcleod dds dentistry that lasts - quality that counts.

Yes. : Yes. F the swelling is getting worse you should be looked at. Something has to be done to stop the spread of the infection.