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Cold compress or hot compress for teeth pain and infection cold seems make worse but will heat make face swell ?

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Infection: If infection: heat? NO! For tooth pain and infection: what works and should be done is a visit to a dentist asap! Call for advice and office evaluation.

Answered 9/19/2018

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. Do not delay. See your dentist ASAP. Good luck.

Answered 4/7/2020

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