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I have a tooth that's turning blue/gray in color, i woke up with a swollen cheek and now my jaw is swollen too, im taking amoxicillin 500mg together with ibuprofen 800mg...but it doesn't seem to be helping, what do you recommend, ive heard that for me to
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Infection: Infection, not responding to antibiotics. Call DDS who is treating you ASAP. You may need a root canal, or extraction.
Answered 6/30/2015
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See a dentist: Self medication will not treat your dental issues. A dark tooth is indicative of a dead nerve which would result in the need for root canal therapy. Antibiotics alone will not help. You need to see a dentist ASAP before the infection spreads further.
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