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A 24-year-old female asked:
The oral surgeon couldn't get me in for a consultation until february, but i'm struggling to calm swollen + bruised lymph nodes from the back of head to the armpit caused by impacted wisdom teeth. any tips til i see the doc? thank you?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
The only suggestion I can give you is to find another oral surgeon. If it is going to take over six months to get an appointment there is something amiss. Will it take you a year to have that impacted wisdom tooth removed?
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Reviewed Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
I don't know when you drafted your question. It is now July 2022. If the Oral Surgeon cannot see you until February 2023 that is an unacceptable wait. You have symptoms that are indicative of infection requiring immediate attention. If the Oral Surgeon can to see you, find a different Oral Surgeon.
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Reviewed Jul 11, 2022
Dr. Arnold Malerman commented
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Provided original answer
If cause of symptoms is infection 1)
Jul 10, 2022
Dr. Arnold Malerman commented
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Provided original answer
If cause of symptoms is infection 1) Infection will spread, damaging other organ systems 2) Damage may be permeant and/or life threatening 3) Herbs WILL NOT cure infection...waste of time & $.
Jul 10, 2022
Last updated Jul 11, 2022
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