I have pericoronitis that started yesterday with mild trismis. Today, the entire left cheek is swollen as well as lymph nodes. I have radiating pain to my head, ear, eyes. I had a routine dental xray on Tuesday for referral to Oral Surgeon. Dentist called in penicillin for me and Ive already taken 2,000mg today (per recommended dose). Im using saline rinses every 2 hours or so and taking ibuprofen. What else can I do for relief? How long should I expect these symptoms to continue? I cant talk or open my mouth enough to brush.
Welcome to Chat Doctor forum, As you said that you Have peritonitis, cheek swelling and mild Erasmus. Consult doctor for cleaning the area below operculum(flap covering wisdom tooth) with Betadine and normal saline. Afterwards place a thin cotton pellet soaked in local anesthetic agent under the operculum after flushing it. It will give you belief. Follow antibiotic prescription and Take FLAIL tablet for swelling. Maintain good oral hygiene. Do warm saline rinses after every meal and use antiseptic mouthwash. Apply hot fermentation to reduce Erasmus. Take care