“Facial abscess?”
I am wondering if I need to go to the ER. I have a facial abscess and a bunch of bad teeth. I could easily have ten teeth pulled. The swelling is extending to my nose and up to my eye. The pain is so bad, 1000mg of ibuprofen doesn’t help anymore and neither does the oral gel. I am starting to get headaches on the affected side. It’s getting harder to open up my mouth, like a tight feeling. My pulse has also been on the high side. Resting it’s about 115.
Male | 44 years old
Complaint duration: 4 days
Medications: Insulin, crestor, lisinipril, and lopressor
Conditions: Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipademia, autoimmune disease
2 Answers
DentistDentist
Yes, you should go to the nearest ED (ER) immediately. It appears that the abscess is spreading. You will need to see a dental specialist in the ED.
Yes, go to the ER or your doctor.
Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD
