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Pain and swelling following tooth extraction with abscess

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linda28865
linda28865

I had a back upper tooth extracted one week ago as it was painful and had an abscess under it.Extraction was easy dentist said tooth came out completely although it cracked. Cavity healing but gum on outside next to cheek has lump on it. Getting pain strangely from midday onwards intermittently particularly when drinking hot liquids. Now on holiday in Caribbean saw dentist on Sunday before leaving who said he thought it was cavity swelling and would go in time.Gave me antibiotics to take but can not drink with them !

Should I just be patient and cope with this pain or take the 5 day course ?The pain seems to radiate down my mouth to the lower teeth,any advice would be helpful please ?

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  • jane29413
    jane29413 linda28865

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    Hi Linda,

    I can see your dilemma but it’s essential that you take the antibiotics you’ve been prescribed. 

    I don’t think you would have been given them unless they were absolutely necessary so you should 100% take the antibiotics, get better and then hopefully in 5 days time enjoy a nice glass of wine to celebrate !!

    • linda28865
      linda28865 jane29413

      Posted

      Sorry Jane i should have included that the dentist said these are in case you need them..the antibiotics that is ..but you shouldn't need them . Thats why im asking thanks 

  • jane29413
    jane29413 linda28865

    Posted

    Hi again Linda,

    I see, that makes it really tricky, putting the onus on you.

    I also had an extraction of a back upper molar which I’d accidentally cracked in half without being aware. (I just knew I’d bit on something hard and my filling had fallen out)

    To cut a long story short I’ve had loads and loads of problems (abscesses, dry socket, salty discharge, and my mouth just not feeling right so I’m now waiting for a referral to a big London hospital for further investigation. 

    If you’ve got pain and swelling it sounds like an infection so I would definitely take the antibiotics but I’m speaking after having such a nasty experience myself so I’m erring on the side of caution.

    Good luck and enjoy your holiday!! 

    Kind regards Jane 

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