Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
3 yr old had dental surgery this am 4 crowns, 4 fillings. has 103 fever now. dentist said call back in 2 hours. what should i do? worried mom
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Medicine,fluids,rest: Give him some fever medication, push fluids, keep him resting. Dentist will likely call as you said. Ask about any antibiotics if there was infection noted. Good Luck.
Answered 6/28/2015
2.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Have small cavities(hole) on 3 teeth of which two are type 6 on molars and one is pit nd fissure carries on molar.The hole is visible to naked eye but very smal. My dentist told that I don't need any filling now so, is this wise decision by dentist?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
After a dental check, my dentist suggested options of crowns and composite fillings. The crowns are much more expensive. Do they have superior lasting?
13 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
When do dental fillings need to be replaced? My dentist is replacing some fillings that are 7 or 8 years old
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I got 5 fillings the other day, two being my front teeth. I was flossing the right front tooth, the lateral incisor, and a very small clear piece wedged into my gum. Is that normal? Should I call my dentist?
Broken filling removed, temporary crown placed. tender and sore for a day or two. its been almost a week and the pain came back and intensified a lot. constant throbbing and sensitivity, OTC meds dont help, will call dentist, but is this normal?
The dental assistance said i might need to drill two back teeth to get fillings why? I went to the dentist the other day and the dental assistance checked out my teeth and said that two back teeth were sticky and would probably need to be drilled and fill
I have had two root canals on L incisor / canine, my dentist filled it with composite filling as i couldn't afford crowns. Are my teeth vulnerable?
I got smelly breath. Even when I brush my teeth and dont eat, or eating anything. Its like the back of my mouth taste bad and it smells bad when I smell my breath under my mask. Ive been going to the dentist and I need a crown and some fillings?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
