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Swelling on right side of the jaw
I had tooth sensitivity and swelling in the right side of lower jaw around the lymph nodes. I underwent a root canal yesterday after my dentist told me about the tooth infection that also was a likely cause of this swelling . He asked me to start the antibiotics course for 5 days and it's been couple of days since I started.during the root canal treatment yesterday, the dentist administered a strong fluid that led to a sharp shooting pain on my lymph node . The dentist asked me to take keterol DT which I took . There was some reduction in the pain. When I got up in the morning today, the area around the jaw swelling felt stiff. The dentist had told me yesterday that it will take a day to feel better. I am meeting him again after two days and there are subsequent sittings.I wasn't sure how much time will it take for the swelling to come down
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The swelling might take a week to subside. Please continue using the antibiotics
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as you described your problem, before starting the root canal treatment itself you are having swelling which means you are having infection and the doctor started root canal treatment plus medication so swelling will come down in 3-7 days. Just maintain regular oral hygiene like brushing properly and rinsing after every meal.
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If you feel like consulting the doctor regarding that swelling you can have a check up done otherwise you can directly visit for next appointment.
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Please share the intraoral picture and the radiograph.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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As described, you have an infection. The swelling will take a week to subside completely. Take the medication as prescribed by your dentist and do not miss any of your follow up dental appointments.
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Dr. Manish Agarwal
Dentist
24 yrs exp
Mumbai
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Becuse of infection the swelling generally takes 2-3 days to subside
The medication will help
Take care
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