keflex since 10:30 saturday night its now monday 11:30 pm how long will it take for the swelling inside of my check to go down from tooth abscess?

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I had a blood clot come from my tooth abcess no puss just a blood clot is that normal? my lower right side of lower jaw is swollen just started keflex today. Swelling has been prestenit and gottwn bigger since this morning should i worry..

Answer 1

Depends: Varies between 7-10 days, assuming that you are on the correct antibioticm dose of antibiotic, metabolsm and/or other underlying medical conditions.

Answer 2

Antibiotic: Antibiotic used to control swelling and spread of bacteria. May take 24-36 hours to "take hold." Antibiotic will not cure a Dental abscess, however, and root canal treatment or extraction is required. Talk over your long-term treatment plan with your Dentist, and continue taking antibiotic until all are gone.

Answer 3

Yes: Yes but you should follow the instructions on the box if you are using an over the counter.

Answer 4

Unclear: The effects of tooth bleaching while pregnant are largely unstudied, so experts recommend refraining from teeth bleaching to prevent possible birth defects or harm to your baby. Bleaching products also can be found in tooth-whitening toothpastes, so i would avoid them as well.

Answer 5

Maybe: It is probably safe. However since doing studies on pregnant women is unethical none have been done for bleaching. So it is impossible to give you a definitive answer. Try using the otc rembrandt deeply white line of paste and rinse. They are very effective together and may whiten your teeth enough for you to be satisfied.

Answer 6

Yes: There are some things to avoid in pregnancy like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and certain antibiotics. Short of that, dental care is encouraged. Poor dental care has been related to early delivery and infections. It is safe to get dental xrays and dental work during pregnancy. Your doctor can write a note for the dentist detailing what to avoid.

Answer 7

Yes: As far as treatment is concerned it is best to limit dental work to emergency procedures only and it is preferred for these to be done during the first or third trimesters. As far as other considerations, it is very important that the expecting mother has a very healthy mouth and maintains good oral hygiene. Poor oral hygiene can have effects on the child.

Answer 8

Precautions: Caution is needed in the first trimester as well as prescription and non-prescription drugs. Please let your dentist know if you are pregnant.

Answer 9

Regular visits: Regular dental exams and cleanings are essential for pregnant women. While we avoid any non-essential treatment in the first trimester, routine procedures are otherwise completely fine during pregnancy (including x-rays) and should be considered part of a healthy pregnancy. The last thing we want is for problems to go un-diagnosed only to arise in your last few weeks.

Answer 10

Absolutely!!!: Once your baby starts to develop its skeletal structures, he/she will require a lot of calcium, which will come from you. Prenatal vitamins are very important, along with a good dental check-up to repair any decay. A Fluoride supplement is a great idea, in the way of a high Fluoride rinse or toothpaste to protect your teeth.

Answer 11

Several things: Exercise helps maintain muscle tone which can help with swollen feet. Avoid excess salt intake. You can wear stockings. Swimming is one of the best ways to deal with swelling.

Answer 12

You can't: Swelling is normal in pregnancy due to changes in the blood vessels. Almost everyone is going to get some swelling. It is normally worse with warmer and more humid weather. If you're uncomfortable, elevating your hands or feet may help. Soaking in a cool or lukewarm tub or getting in a swimming pool may decrease your swelling temporarily. If you get a sudden increase in swelling, call your doctor.

Answer 13

Water, exercise: Swelling in pregnancy is pretty hard to avoid. The increased blood volume and lower blood pressure dilate the distal vessels and they become "leaky". Keeping your blood moving via exercise, drinking lots of water and periodically elevating your hands and feet will help.

Answer 14

Watch your sodium: Usually you should watch your sodium intake and hydrate well because this will help stimulate your kidneys to work better and although it seems paradoxical, often helps to decrease swelling. Kick your feet up and take a load off, as gravity will help the blood return from your legs and decrease swelling. There is going to be some swelling, that is normal, but, if it is concerning, tell your doctor.

Answer 15

No: A boil is an infection from an organism on the skin. There are also glands that can become occluded and these sebaceous glands will drain a malodorous thick material but they are not always infected. See your doctor for treatment but not related to eggs.

Answer 16

It's a Myth: A boil is most of the time an infected cyst under the skin. It must be drained from all the pus under very clean ( aseptic) conditions, and most of the time needs an antibiotic to be taken . We are concerned about MRSA ( serious infection), so i recommend to be seen by a doctor , who will do the procedure in the office, under local anaeasthesia and probably take cultures of the wound if necessary.

Answer 17

Enamel: Fluoride binds to the enamel to make it harder and more resistant to decay.

Answer 18

Esentially yes: Your teeth are primarily made up of hydroxyapetite and they get demineralized by acidic environments created by our food and bacteria in our mouth. Fluoride replaces the hydroxide and remineralizes and becomes fluorapetite which is actually stronger and more dense helping to reduce decay and prevent continued damage.

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