Have abscessed tooth and throbbing pain. Taking Penicillin and Ibuprofen. Using heating pad. Suggestions?
Patient: I have a abscessed tooth it has been going on for over a few days and the throbbing pain I had is gone but now my cheek where my lower jaw is its swollen only thing I have is pressure pain from the swelling. I am taking a antibiotic (Penicillin) and Ibuprofen also I am doing warm salt water rinses and using a heating pad at night when I sleep. I wanted to know if what I am doing is helping the situation or making things worse. I plan on getting the teeth removed but I can't until I am able to get money to pay for the extraction. Doctor: hiwarm saline rinses are fine.. consult your dentist for the dosage of your medication.. because medication is fine but if antibiotics (penicillin) dosage is not proper, its of no use and can be dangerous also..try to check out the tooth involved.. in case, its carious, it will require root canal treatment.. if not it might require periodontal treatment... sometimes both treatment parts are required... but dentist will proceed for above procedures after your swelling get subside i.e. after irrigation and proper medication...so take care and do not take it lightly... visit your dentist...