Swollen face: It may be possible to have a tooth extracted with a swollen face but that is the decision made best between you and the treating health care professional.
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Usually Yes: Of course it depends on the amount of swelling and your medical condition. Sometime a drain is placed( an i & d procedure) to allow reduction of the infection prior to extraction along with antibiotics.
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Yes: Yes, the swelling is being caused by the infected tooth. Sometimes antibiotics are used first. Best person to treat a problem like this is an oral surgeon.
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