HomeAnswersDentistrypericoronitisI have had pericoronitis for more than one week with difficulty in eating food. Kindly help.

How do I overcome chronic pericoronitis and tonsillitis that causes difficulty in swallowing food?

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Dr. Purva Jingar

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Published At October 13, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 14, 2022

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have pericoronitis and have not been able to eat properly for a week. I also had tonsillitis, and I am taking antibiotics.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Purva Jingar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

You need to visit a dentist as early as possible for proper treatment.

1. Brush twice a day and use mouthwash after brushing. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush around the infected tooth.

(Consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medications with their consent.)

2. Take an antibiotic Amoxicillin tablet or Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate) tablet twice daily for five days.

3. Take painkiller tablets for pain relief.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Purva Jingar
Dr. Purva Jingar

Dentistry

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