“Broken Tooth and Swelling”

covid is not really an issue anymore. If you have teeth problems please go see your dentist

Sorry for late response but you need to see the Dentist to do full mouth exam

Please see a dentist as soon as possible. The trauma from years ago may have bruised a nerve in your tooth and the nerve may be dying out now, in this process there could be spontaneous pain and swelling. You may need a root canal or you may need to have the tooth removed.

All the best,
Dr. Atkins

Tooth must have been infected.
Need xray and see if it can be saved with Endodontic treatment or may need extraction.

Antibiotics and pain medications are only going to be a temporary solution for a broken tooth. My advise would be to go see a dentist immediately for a thorough exam and X-ray evaluation.

I'm sorry to hear you're in pain and understand your concern about exposing your children to potential risks. However, given the severity of your symptoms, especially the throbbing pain and extreme swelling, it's crucial that you seek immediate medical attention.

Swelling and pain could be indicative of an abscess, which is an infection that can potentially spread to other parts of your body if left untreated. It's an urgent situation and you should reach out to a dentist, an endodontist, or an emergency room as soon as possible. Many healthcare providers are offering telemedicine appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and you may be able to have an initial consultation without leaving your home.

Additionally, it's important to note that dental offices and healthcare facilities have put strict hygiene measures and protocols in place to limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission. If you need to physically visit a clinic, they will likely have processes in place to keep you and your children as safe as possible.

Please, don't delay seeking medical attention. Tooth infections can become serious very quickly, and it's important to get the care you need as soon as possible.

You need to be seen for any potential infection. It can be life threatening

You need to be seen by a dentist right away.
You will probably receive antibiotics, and perhaps need an extraction or a root canal.
I assume the swelling is acute and happened quickly due to the tooth.
If it happened gradually, you should see a physician who is familiar with Cowdens

you need to call your physician and ask for antibiotic prescription. They can send it to the pharmacy for you, and see a dentist as soon as your COVID test is negative

You need to be seen ASAP. The type of swelling you describe is often one short step away from hospitalization and serious, sometimes even life-threatening complications. In general, no practitioner would prescribe antibiotics for such a case without seeing you first. It's too dangerous to do that without knowing what we're dealing with. If it is an upper tooth, there is danger of it going into the sinus and leading to a brain infection. If it is a lower tooth, there is danger of swelling into the throat leading to airway obstruction. In both cases the patient can become septic. You can apply warm, moist heat to the area to help reduce swelling. Very warm salt water rinses also help.

Do not use ice for an infection like this. The cold makes it feel better but actually makes the swelling worse. Please get care immediately.

Dr. Conrad