A 36-year-old female asked:
if i had gum infection or swelling would it cause throat to be sore n lymph nodes dr said just gum issues worried ludwigs anxiety is up?using salt wat
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Dr. Robert Stachler answered
31 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Gum infection: If you were developing Ludwigs angina your floor of mouth would be getting harder and swollen and it would be hard to move your tongue. You need to get some antibiotics from your family doctor or an urgent care. Penicillin works the best in this case if you are not allergic to it. Rinse your mouth with listerine mouth wash. You have to get your mouth checked by a dentist.
Answered on Mar 13, 2020
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