I have a tooth infection and took a z-pack for 3 days, it helped the tooth pain but the day I stopped taking it the swelling i had around the tooth and under my jaw line seemed to get hard and a bit bigger. Its been like this for 2 days now and I cant open my jaw all the way. Not quite sure whats going on and I am a little scared about it.
Hi ash27532, I think you got a periapical infection(infection below the tooth root) and due to pus collection you got the swelling and due to the swelling you are unable to open the mouth. Consult a dental surgeon as early as possible.he/she will prescribe you some medication for anaerobic infection, muscle relaxant with painkiller, and anti-inflammatory to reduce your swelling. Take care bye Chat Doctor.