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Question:
I had all wisdom teeth pulled 4 days ago. The pain I was experiencing was not that bad so I did not use the Lorcet prescribed to me. The next night only my right side started to swell. It became so swollen that I was crying and the Lorcet was not working.
I called in on an emergency to see the doctor on Saturday. He said that I may have some blood in the area and he has to drain it. The swelling got worse two days later. I went to see him again and this time he said it is infected. He had to put me to sleep because the pain was so unbearable that he could not do the work. He then gave me Cleocin, more Lorcet and told me to rinse with regular water and put heat on the area.
It is now one day later and the swelling has moved to the lower cheek (jawline area), the bottom of my chin and throat. I am not sure what to do. He wants to see me again but I am scared that he is not doing the right thing for me. Everyone is telling me to use icepacks and salt water but him. Please Help! ...Visitor from NY
Answer:
You do NOT want to put hot packs on, only ICE!!! The hot makes the
infection larger. Is your doctor an oral surgeon?
If not, I think you need to go see an oral surgeon! Get x-rays to make sure no tooth fragments are left in you jaw. You may need i.v. antibiotics if the swelling is bad. The Cleocin is good, but you may also need to add 250mg. of Flagyl to the regimen. Talk to the oral surgeon. Get there right away!
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