i have had a toothache for aweek now and now my side of my face is swollen up to my eye . it is very uncomfortable . i cant chew on that side of my mouth. is there anything i can do to cut the swelling until i get to a dentist?
2007-01-14 06:39:46 · 8 answers · asked by carol i 1 in Health ➔ Dental
An Abcess at the root of the tooth causing an Infection
2007-01-15 14:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read all your answers clearly and FOLLOW THEIR ADVICE!! Pollyanna's got the Best Answer in that going to the ER may be your only solution for the moment, and I'd advise the same since I have done that and the resolve from the pain is immediate, and I was given antibiotics by injection and by prescription that covered me well till I was able to get to a dentist ASAP!!!! You may not like going to the ER or the dentist, but I can ASSURE YOU that NOT GOING to them is going to be a WHOLE LOT WORSE!! Do take care, ASAP!!! God Bless you.
2007-01-14 14:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a toothache and your face is swelling, chances are you have an absessed tooth. The swelling could be puss and you will need to get the tooth extracted. go to dentist a.s.a.p
2007-01-14 14:44:58 · answer #3 · answered by amanda f 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope you can get to the dentist quickly. It sounds like infection,an abscess. I would call your dentist back and tell him/her how swollen it is. If it swells to the point of your eye swelling shut, go to the ER.
2007-01-14 14:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is an infection. Go to see your doctors or dentists ASAP before it becomes a life-threatening situation.
2007-01-14 15:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by Perry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tooth is infected and you need a dentist FAST.
2007-01-14 14:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
that would be an infection. possibly an absess. only thing that can get rid of it is antibiotics. maybe try salt water but i dont think that will work... make an appointment asap
2007-01-14 14:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by outofmymind 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that , But just keep taking pain killers . That's all you can really do sorry
2007-01-14 16:05:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋