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I went to the er last friday for face/throat swelling related to a toothache. i was prescribed clindamycin 400mg tid. i now have a hard lump on my jaw?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See oral surgeon: U may have an abcess. If so, it needs to be drained. Strongly recommend you see a Oral MaxilloFacial Surgeon. I would continue the Clindamycin for now also.
Answered 2/18/2016
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Abscess: You have a dental abscess and need to be immediately treated by a dentist.
Answered 8/21/2017
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See DDS or OMS: Surgical incision and drainage is a commonly used technique in oral surgery to treat dental infections which have progressed to face/throat swellings. Do not delay.
Answered 2/19/2016
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