Have gum, jaw pain. Had tooth pulled, taking antibiotics, advil, celebrex for pain. Lead to brain infection?
Patient: had a tooth pulled five months ago, two days ago started having horrible gum, jaw pain in the area. i'm on antibiotic 500mg amox tid....no fever, take advil and Celebrex for pain without relief. it throbs to my pulse, entire left side of face hurts...I have very high tolerance to pain, I refuse to crowd a er with tooth pain...my only concern is it being a serius infection that goes to my brain Doctor: Hello and welcome to hcm,  The JAWache may be due to- GINgivitis. bone loss. periodontal infection. root pieces remaining  within the tooth. Get a thorough clinical as well as x-ray examination. Root pieces has to be extracted if present. Massage your gums with gum tone gel. get your teeth cleaned. Take vitamin c rich fruits and supplements. Take care.