My husband believes he has an abcessed tooth. Yesterday he felt something weird around his upper gum area. Last night it began to swell and we placed ice packs on it. Today he woke up and he looks like he has been beat with a ball bat. His face is swollen on one side very bad. His eye is almost completely shut. The thing is, his tooth doesnt hurt only a little gum discomfort and face hurt from swelling. Is this an abcess?
Hi Mam, Swelling in face might be because tooth access, gum access or space infection (infection spreading in between the tissues). Whatever the reason there are high chance that it is an abscess. Ask him to take antibiotics like lifetime 200\u00a0mg and metronidazole 400\u00a0mg. It helps to stop the spread of abscess immediately. Then visit a dentist to know whether the cause is from tooth or gums and treat that. Gargle with salt water for timely relief. Hope your query is answered. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further doubts.