United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 49-year-old female asked:
Feeling poorly through cyst@impacted wisdom tooth swollen cheek @pain in palate have to wait 4 sugery, or can i speed things up, what can i do?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Stephen Calendineanswered
Dentistry 36 years experience
See a dentist ASAP: If swollen, could be serious infection. If you aren't on antibiotics you may need to be. Don't wait any longer!
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Call Oral Surgeon: Call the oral surgeon. Your wisdom tooth is likely infected. He/she can prescribe antibiotics/pain meds until your surgery.
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Last updated May 26, 2015
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