My tooth abscess seems to be spreading round my face 😖

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I started antibiotics on Friday, dentist said they should clear it up (he had done a temp filling on thur, I had to go back next day, with horrendous pain)

He said it.looked like infection, and to take antibiotics, and go back on Thursday.

Well it's swollen whole bottom side of my face, and now seems to be working around the front.

Do I go to dentist or doctors tomorrow?

The dentist.

Try warm salt water.. Gargle with it, it draws out the infection... Repeat as often as you like...

Dentist, what anti biotics are you taking

I would phone 111 today. If it's an infection that's getting worse, then it's potentially serious.

I was considering 111 tbh.

I'm taking amoxicillin and metronodazole. This is 3rd day.

111 is a good idea if it’s spreading that fast.

Dentist.

My GP has repeatedly told me that doctors don’t do teeth. I had a lot of teeth problems a few years ago.

But a and e do serious infections. If phone 111, and especially if you have temp or difficulty swallowing.

I had this, my dentist told me to ice my face as much as possible.

Good point Haggisfish

If it's spreading to your neck and affecting your airway go to a and e

I called 111. They're going to call back shortly.

When I went through the amount of painkillers I've taken, she said it was way too many

How are you feeling OP??

My face did the same thing a few days into antibiotics when I had an abscess. Luckily that's when some of the pain subsided as the infection moved out of the tooth.

By the time I had finished the course of antibiotics, the swelling had gone down.

Please please be careful taking metronidazole, you can’t gave alcohol in any form. Don’t make the mistake of using alcohol mouthwash like I did! 🤮🤮🤮

Take timed photos of your face to show how the swelling is progressing

If you can feel it when you swallow, you must go to A&E. Likewise if it's under your nose, that is a very high risk area.

These are facts. Hopefully you've had some advice OP.

Hope it's feeling a bit better.

They haven't called back! I called again at 4.30. They said they're dealing with high levels of calls, and would call back when they can.

It's not in my neck, or near nose, so I think I'll wait and see what tomorrow brings.

If I go back to dentist, what can he do? The thought of him pulling my painful mouth about fills me with dread.

Diary is that you? Yappy? Or another one?

How long is the course of anti-biotics ? I was only given 4 days and ended up needed three courses. i think there has been a moce for shorter courses and I think sometimes it isn't enough

111 might be able to sort you out with an urgent dental appt.
It could be for tomorrow, and you might have to pay a small amount (if you can).

If they think it's more serious you should see a Dr today.
A dentist can treat the local infection, but if you are unwell or at risk if developing sepsis, you do need seeing by a Dr soon.

How are you feeling in yourself?

Hi OP, I am in the same position as you. I got an emergency dental appointment on Friday and was given a five day course of Amoxycillin when an x-ray showed a small pocket of infection above a crown. I've been feeling like you this weekend. Mine subsided overnight but is painful again this evening. I've been taking 1 paracetamol and 1 ibuprofen together every two hours. I got some Oragel to take the edge off. I have also been swilling mouth with warm salted water. It's horrific. I'd rather give birth again. My face also hurts tonight, my cheek is sore. I am hoping it will have settled down by the morning but if not, I'll be ringing first thing. I am keeping an eye on temperature etc. It's horrible, it really is. I hope you feel better soon!

bastard hello yes it's me yappy, that's my name when I log on in the laptop. How the fuck are you?

Hi MrsC it's truly bloody awful isn't it?

I've just got off the phone with 111. She thinks I'm fine to wait until tomorrow to see dentist, and that antibiotics will hopefully be doing their thing by the morning.

Oh MrsC she also said not to use any dental gels, as they can cause further problems

And to not take anymore paracetamol based pain killers, as I'm just over the recommended amount.