How does Aleve and/or an ice pack relieve swelling of an abscess tooth? Where does the infection go?

Question

Doesn't the infection need some place to drain out of?

Answer 1

whole cloves work just as good as alieve plus if you use alieve all the time the affect will go down so you will have to take more the cloves put on the gum where it hurts have a natural numbing affect

Answer 2

Aleve and cold packs only relieve the symptoms of an abscess (pain and swelling) by interfering with the nerve receptors, not the infection itself, that will remain until it is treated with antibiotics and/or dental care. Be advised that even if the pain goes away without the use of a pain reliever such as Aleve, it only means that the root has died and therefore there is no more pain, but the infection is still there. Since the blood vessels in your teeth lead straight to your heart, bacteria can get into your bloodstream and travel to your heart and cause an infection (called pericarditis) in the outer wall of your heart (the pericardium), which can be fatal.

Answer 3

Aleve and/or an ice pack are only temporary relief. The infection is still there. You need to go the dr or dentist and be put on a strong anti biotic so when the infection goes down some they can pull the tooth.

Answer 4

the infection is still there. the aleve takes away the pain so u dont feel it. and the ice pack reduces swelling. but underneath it all the infection is still going strong and if u stop using both then both symptoms will be back

Answer 5

you need to be on antibiotics..NOW.
when you have infection in a tooth socket that is ,,,,say 5-6 inches from your brain. it is time to get serious about your health. your jaw bone like all bones require blood and blood circulates through your system. some infections your body can fight...i.e. common bacteria and virus. but infection in a bone can cause major problems later down the line IF it doesn't slam you now. Look up Chronic Osteomyelitis (Google it). Then call your Doctor or Dentist...get it drained and get on antibiotics ( amoxicillin/k clav 875/125 mg ------ is ideal)

Answer 6

You need to go to the dentist and have an x-ray taken to see whats going on with that tooth - they will give you antibiotics - you'll have a root canal which will than be followed with a filling or a crown and you will be fine - no need to have your tooth pulled if you have an abscess, unless your tooth is badly decayed and they can not save it.

Answer 7

the ice/aleve are just reducing the swelling which is just accumulation of excess fluid in tissues, called edema. its not doing anything to the infection itself.

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Answer 9

Let me see if I understand: you had an abscess and went to your dentist. You got an antibiotic and have been taking it the way you were instructed. And now your face is more swollen? If that's right, you need to be seen by your dentist again. Now. You may need a different antibiotic. You may need to have the abscess opened and drained. You should be feeling a bit better by now, not worse. Do not wait; this is not "normal" and it will not resolve on its own. Do not wait until Friday. It is ok to call your dentist over the weekend. There is likely someone "on call" who may see you, call in a new prescription, or make arrangements for you to be seen first thing Monday morning. In the meantime, continue the antibiotic until your dentist tells you otherwise. You can rinse with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 1 cup warm water) 4-5 times daily. Do not use warm compresses on your face unless specifically told to by your dentist. This can often cause more harm than good. Try to keep eating: soft foods, lots of liquids. Milkshakes, pudding, soups, etc. Do not wait!

Answer 10

brings the swelling down but I would check with a denist first