How do you stop a swollen cheek from tooth infection?

Reduce pain and swelling in your face and jaw by putting ice or a cold pack on the outside of your cheek. Do this for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Take pain medicines exactly as directed.

Can a tooth infection cause swelling in the face?

Most cases a dental abscess is an infection at the base of a tooth. It means a pocket of fluid (pus) has formed at the tip of a tooth root in your jawbone. If the infection isn’t treated, more serious infections may spread to the face (facial cellulitis). This makes your face swell.

Does toothache cause swollen cheek?

Types of toothache and swelling This pain may be constant, intermittent or only hurt when you bite down with the tooth. It may affect a single tooth or several teeth and could also spread to the jaw, ear or head. Swelling (inflammation) can affect the gums, other soft tissues in the mouth, or may be in the jaw or face.

Can a tooth infection go into your cheek?

Drainage. In certain cases, it may be necessary to drain pus directly from the site of the infection. For example, drainage may be necessary to remove pus from a dental abscess that has spread to the cheek. To do this, a doctor or dentist numbs the area, creates a small incision, and drains pus and fluid from the gums.

Should I go to the ER if my face is swollen from tooth infection?

You SHOULD go to the emergency room if: You have swelling from a toothache that has spread to other parts of your face, especially your eye or below your jaw line. You have a toothache accompanied by a high fever (>101). You have bleeding that can’t be controlled with pressure (more on this below).

How do you get rid of a abscess without going to the dentist?

If your heart is set on avoiding the dentist though, below are six ways to get rid of a tooth abscess without going to the dentist.

  1. Saltwater Mouth Rinse.
  2. Rinse Your Mouth With Baking Soda.
  3. Use Oregano Essential Oil.
  4. Garlic Paste.
  5. Cold Compress With Ice.
  6. Aloe Vera Gel.

Will a tooth abscess go away on its own?

Dental abscesses are often painful, but not always. In either case, they should be looked at by a dentist. It’s important to get help as soon as possible, as abscesses do not go away on their own. They can sometimes spread to other parts of the body and make you ill.

How do I know if my tooth infection is serious?

If you have a fever and swelling in your face and you can’t reach your dentist, go to an emergency room. Also go to the emergency room if you have trouble breathing or swallowing. These symptoms may indicate that the infection has spread deeper into your jaw and surrounding tissue or even to other areas of your body.

What does a dentist do for swollen face?

During a visit for facial swelling, the dentist examines the patient’s face, teeth, gums, and mouth, and they may take X-rays. If the diagnosis is an abscessed tooth, the emergency dentist will remove the bacteria, either by draining them or extracting the infected tooth.