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playboy82
Jul 9, 2013, 02:42 AM
The right side of my jaw is completely swollen. Its been almost 48 hrs. Since Ive been on the 500 mg amoxicillin. "When will the swelling go down??"

joypulv
Jul 9, 2013, 02:48 AM
It may or may not go down. Take the FULL course of antibiotics and stay in touch with the dentist's office (you can leave messages about your condition). You may or may not need dental work, or tooth extraction, but first have to get the infection under control.

tickle
Jul 9, 2013, 03:28 AM
The antibiotic recommended may not be strong enough to fight the infection. Contact your dentist immediately. This infection must be stopped before doing further damage.

playboy82
Jul 9, 2013, 03:32 AM
It may or may not go down. Take the FULL course of antibiotics and stay in touch with the dentist's office (you can leave messages about your condition). You may or may not need dental work, or tooth extraction, but first have to get the infection under control.

I'm getting a root canal done this Friday... but I'm going finish the amoxicillin first

playboy82
Jul 9, 2013, 03:34 AM
The antibiotic recommended may not be strong enough to fight the infection. Contact your dentist immediately. This infection must be stopped before doing further damage. okayy

Thank you.. I will contact my dentist tomorrow if the swelling still has not gone down.