I had a toothache few weeks ago and the dentist prescribed amoxillin and it got sorted. But i delayed going back to dentist for the filling and again it started two days back when i bit something hard. The pain was excruciating and there was a bit swelling too. I rinsed my mouth first with salt water then with black label. Went back to dentist next morning and he prescribed augmentin 625mg thrice a day with declofinac 50mg. I used it yesterday and now the pain is relieved unless i bite or touch it there is no pain. But the swelling is there in gums and cheek. I read many ariticles about infection moving to jaw but doc told that the swelling is normal. Should i get a second opinion or should i wait as dentist asked me and meet him in a week.
Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Read your query. The swelling is due to the recurrent abscess(acute periapical abscess) formed because of the decayed tooth. This will lead to pain while biting also and applies pressure to the associated areas. Antibiotics and painkillers will help reduce the symptoms, but the complete cure is after having the tooth treated. I would advise you to start the root canal treatment after the radiograph is done. Once the treatment is started, the swelling will reduce gradually. Do salt water gargling. Do not apply hot bag externally. Hope this was helpful. Thanks and regards.