I got a dental abscess, took antibiotics, now I got swollen under my jaw. What is

dechau12 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 07:32 PM

that? I got a a dental abscess near the lower part of my jaw. Now the abscess is ok after taking amoxicillin but my jaw and the left part of my neck is swollen, I have a hard time open my mouth or swallowing. Any ideas before I go to the doctor tomorrow?

valentine · #2 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 07:41 PM

Sounds like the pus from the abcess has drained out the apex of the tooth (root) and is now building up in the surrounding areas as it has nowhere else to go. You need to root treat the tooth or extract although a local anaesthetic is unlikely to work at the moment and another course of anti b's or opening the tooth to drain will be required initially.

CDA~NY · #3 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 07:47 PM

Forget the MD... get your butt to the ER. Sounds like the infection has gotten out of control.

Good luck!

Bob W · #4 (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 07:58 PM

I think you have residual infection...might be a pus filled sac. That frequently happens. you will probably need a root canal

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