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Can tooth Infection cause redness below the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have about six broken teeth. They are a mess. I am so scared of the dentist, but I need to see one. I am in constant pain all the time. I have had two abscesses in the last six months. I had eye infections as well on the same side. I am sure that it is connected. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the tooth infection can cause redness below the eyes. Please go to a dentist soon, and there is no need to fear as dentists are very smooth and painless in their treatment methods, and you will not even know it. If the tooth is restorable and you can afford it, the... Read Full »
I have pain due to an abscess in a cracked tooth. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a cracked tooth that developed an abscess under it. It took two weeks to wait for the endodontist appointment, so I started taking an antibiotic when the abscess started to grow. Finally had my appointment today and the endodontist is keeping me on the antibiotic for one more wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antibiotics for the abscess is always not the first choice to do actually. Moreover, you had mentioned that it is a cracked tooth. I wonder how deep is the crack so that it fits the criteria for root canal treatment. With all these kept in mind, I guess your endodontist... Read Full »
Can Flucloxacillin help in treating a dental abscess?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dental abscess. Will Flucloxacillin help? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know if you are sure it is a dental abscess or could it be another tooth infection. I do not know if you have visited a dentist for this problem. Also, if available, forward me your X-ray or any other investigation reports. If it is a dental ... Read Full »
I fear my tooth infection will invade my jaw. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an abscessed tooth for two months now. I am afraid it will lead to a jaw bone infection. What do I do to stop them before it gets into my bloodstream? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have and gone through your query and would like to say that an abscess requires antibiotic coverage and specific treatment of the cause. If it is because of a cavity in the tooth, we can go for root canal treatment or extraction based on the condition of the tooth. If... Read Full »
My kid has a tooth abscess. Is general anesthesia necessary?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a five-year-old with a front tooth abscess and four cavities in the back teeth. The dentist wants to put him to sleep and do at once. Is there a different or better way you do not wanna have him put to sleep? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At five years, it should be possible to make him calm with just a nitrous oxide inhalation, if possible. If he is not cooperating, then either just give him antibiotics for a week, delay for a month or so like that. Brush twice a day. The abscess and pain will go awa... Read Full »
I have an abscessed tooth. Is it a medical emergency?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an abscessed tooth. The tooth is almost gone. I will have to get surgically removed and do not have the money. I was wondering. Can I die from the infection? I have been on antibiotics from Penicillin to Amoxicillin to Tramadol. At about 1 AM, I felt the same pain I had before.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. After going through your complaint and looking at your X-ray, it sounds like a 'chronic periapical abscess,' which is the presence of pus and infection in the affected tooth due to a cavity left untreated. You cannot die due to an acute infec... Read Full »
My 4-year-old kid has a tooth abscess with pus. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My four year old kid has tooth abscess with pus on the upper arc of front teeth. The pus drains and again comes. We have given antibiotics but the problem again comes. What should we do now - tooth extraction or pulpotomy? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pulpectomy is suggested as the front milk tooth has to remain at the position for about seven to eight years till the permanent tooth comes out. Else, the growth will be affected. If the kid cannot remain calm then extraction is possible. Read Full »
Despite taking antibiotics, my tooth pain persists. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an abscess in the lower molar. There is much pain, swelling, painful jaw and lymph nodes. The dentist prescribed Amoxycillin and extraction scheduled for nine days from today. I have been on the antibiotics for 48 hours. The pain is getting worse, not better. Should I look for a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. A tooth abscess is a painful condition and needs antibiotic cover along with painkillers for relief. So, first of all, please let me know if are you advised any painkillers along with Amoxicillin. If yes, please write the name of the p... Read Full »
Can Ciprofloxacin be taken for a dental abscess?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a patient with a fresh knee replacement, and of course takes premedication Amoxicillin 2g, one-hour pretreatment. She now has a tooth abscess, and I want to give her antibiotics. My thought is, since she has to always use Penicillin as a pre-medication, I would change the antibi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Amoxicillin is still a better antibiotic for a dental abscess as compared to other medicines. It is the first choice of medicine even for a dental abscess. It is better to continue with am... Read Full »
I have an abscessed tooth. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 46-year-old female. I have a problem with my tooth. There is an abscess, and my dentist is always fully booked. Can you help me? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. For an abscessed tooth, you have two options. One is endodontic treatment, and the other is the removal of the tooth involved in the abscess formation. Now, the treatment plan depends on the condition of the tooth crown. If the crown ... Read Full »