Hello doctor. My dad (age 46) is suffering from swelling around jaw line and face after tooth extraction. And also he is unable to open his mouth full .please help and also tell that is it common to have swelling?
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If tooth is infected then jawline and face swelling may appear after tooth extraction. Apply ice packed in handkerchief over swelling are for 2-3 minutes for 5-6 times a day can be of help. Also, warm salt-water gargles after every meals can reduce the discomfort. Mouth opening exercises should be practices to relieve face muscles spasms caused due to face swelling. Get well soon.
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yes it is common ..continue with anti biotics and painkiller as advised by your doctor .. if there is no change .. kindly let us know so that diagnosis can be made accordingly .. can you attach a post extraction x-ray to understand situation better ..for diagnosis
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Hi lybrate-user jain, I would like to see the photographs of your father or else a video consultation could be better. Is your father having the same swelling previously before the extraction of the tooth? Or the swelling occurred after the extraction? Some times traumatic extractions might result in swelling and also due to injections I wanted to see the photographs if possible or else the patient on video call if possible for suggesting the best treatment.
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