Hi,
My sister had her wisdom teeth removed about 4 weeks ago, July 28, 2006. She had her teeth cleaned on thursday, August 10th, 2006. Thereafter, her face has started to swell on the right side of her face. She had two extracted from the right side and one from the left. I am a little concerned as to if this is an infection or caused by the cleaning and will go away? Please help me out.
Thank you.
2006-08-13 11:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by Alina S 1 in Health ➔ Dental
Call the dentist who did the removal ASAP. Yes, she could have an infection and needs the appropriate medication. IF you cannot reach that dentist, call the one who did the dental cleaning.
Swelling is a sign that something is wrong! Her health is at issue. Why? Because it could effect the heart and other vital organs.
CALL YOU FAMILY DOCTOR RIGHT NOW!!!!
2006-08-13 11:38:08 · answer #1 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is caused by another tooth that is infected. We can probably rule out the wisdom teeth and the cleaning. Call your dentist and get on antibiotics and get an appointment for an evaluation. Hope this helps.
2006-08-13 11:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by DrTomBMW.M-3.M-5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she starts running a fever or the pain gets severe take her to the emergency room or immediate care.
2006-08-13 11:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Loo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she's in pain she may have a dry socket. she should call her dentist right away so she can have it checked out. this happened to my aunt.
2006-08-13 11:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by jopuppy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better call her dentist, I do not care that it is Sunday. Call him!
2006-08-13 11:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO BAK TO THE DOC AND HAVE HIM CHECK IT OUT
2006-08-13 12:10:21 · answer #6 · answered by Michelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋