Severe toothache due tooth abscess now my Dr. has prescribed antibiotics and it's swelling so what to do is it curing or is it working? Swelling means what.

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Hello swelling means, the infection/ pus from the tooth has crossed beyond the tooth and entered into the spaces. Medication can temporarily give you relief. But you need to get it treated by the dentist. The dentist will open the tooth, take the pus out, and then with time swelling and pain will go. But you better get rct or removal of the tooth.

Abi · Accepted Answer

Hello swelling means, the infection/ pus from the tooth has crossed beyond the tooth and entered into the spaces. Medication can temporarily give you relief. But you need to get it treated by the dentist. The dentist will open the tooth, take the pus out, and then with time swelling and pain will go. But you better get rct or removal of the tooth.

Kiruba Gladys · Answer

Severe toothache with swelling is due to excess buildup of pus inside your teeth which has occured due to delay in treatment of decay teeth. Due to prolonged decay, the infection has increased leading to swelling. The swelling will come down with course of antibiotics and dental management like root canal therapy or tooth removal.

Yasmin Asma Zohara · Answer

Swelling is an abnormal enlargement of a part of the gums, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid within. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning along with surgical, gum strengthening procedures or root canal treatment. Advance procedures can be done with laser. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.