I had 3 amalgam fillings replaced a week ago. The injection was more painful than I can ever recall. My lymph nodes just under my lower jaw are sore and swollen? Do I need antibiotics. I also am getting over un upper respiratory infection. I didnt nor have I now any fever.
Hello, Thank you for consulting with Chat Doctor. When lymph nodes are swollen and sore, it means there is some infection whether in the lower tooth or throat. It can be because of amalgam restored tooth also, you can start with antibiotics but not necessary, better you wait for 4-5 days, if it does not reduce even after restoration of tooth and reduction of upper respiratory infection, then you have to start with antibiotic. Hope it will help you.