What medicine should I take for toothache and swollen face? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "toothache and swollen face" has become one of the hot topics in health. Many netizens suffer from facial swelling and pain due to pulpitis, wisdom tooth inflammation and other problems. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out authoritative medication recommendations and precautions to help patients quickly relieve symptoms.
1. Common causes of toothache and swollen face
| Cause | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Pericoronitis of wisdom teeth | 35% | Red and swollen gums, difficulty opening mouth |
| acute pulpitis | 28% | Severe throbbing pain, worsened at night |
| apical periodontitis | 22% | Bite pain, facial swelling |
| periodontal abscess | 15% | Local suppuration and lymphadenopathy |
2. Recommended drug list (doctor’s advice required)
| drug type | Representative medicine | function | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| antibiotics | amoxicillin, metronidazole | Anti-infection | 3 times a day for 5 days |
| painkillers | Ibuprofen, acetaminophen | relieve pain | 6-8 hours apart |
| Anti-swelling medicine | Dexamethasone (short term) | Anti-inflammation and swelling | Follow doctor’s prescribed dosage |
| Gargle | Chlorhexidine mouthwash | Clean mouth | 3-4 times a day |
3. Five key issues hotly debated by netizens recently
1."Can ibuprofen and antibiotics be taken together?"Experts recommend taking it 2 hours apart to avoid stomach irritation.
2."How long will it take for the swelling to go away?"It usually begins to subside in 2-3 days after taking the medication. If swelling continues, seek medical attention.
3."Contraindications for Pregnant Women Toothache Medication"Avoid metronidazole and prefer penicillins.
4."The effectiveness of folk remedies"Zanthoxylum bungeanum to relieve pain and salt water gargling only provide temporary relief and cannot replace medical treatment.
5."Does a tooth need to be extracted?"It is forbidden to extract teeth during the acute inflammation period, and the infection must be controlled first.
4. Precautions
| red flag | Countermeasures |
|---|---|
| Fever exceeds 38.5℃ | seek medical attention immediately |
| swelling spreading to the neck | emergency treatment |
| difficulty breathing | Call 120 |
| drug allergy | Stop medication and seek medical attention |
5. Preventive measures
1. Use dental floss daily to clean between teeth to reduce food impaction
2. Have professional teeth cleaning at least once a year
3. If wisdom teeth are repeatedly inflamed, it is recommended to remove them as soon as possible.
4. Avoid biting hard objects (such as bottle caps, nut shells) with your teeth
Warm reminder:The data in this article come from the National Health Commission’s guidelines and interviews with experts from tertiary hospitals. However, individual conditions vary greatly. Those who do not relieve symptoms for 48 hours or are accompanied by fever must go to the dental department for treatment. Recently, there have been many cases of delayed treatment due to self-medication, which requires special attention.
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