Im 36 year old male. I have a half tooth from decay which has gotten infected. I have slight facial swelling & when I eat I can feel the food hit something in my throat when I swallow. It shoots a tingle sensation to my ear. Also Im having head pressure. I saw a physician assistant today & she put me on amoxicillin. Will this be enough until I see a dentist in a few weeks?
Hello, Thanks for writing in this forum, From your symptoms I feel your tooth is grossly carious.and infection has reached towards the apex of the tooth causing pus formation and swelling... Whatever pain you are getting in the ear, forehead is due to same nerve supply...it's common.don't be worried about it... Proper x-ray is required for the tooth and the treatment plan will be decided on the basis of it... You have to go for root canal treatment or extraction... You can continue the antibiotic... Do warm saline rinses 4-5times /day...you will get relief....Don't apply any hot compress from outside that may worsen the present condition... Consult with Dentist and get your proper treatment.... Wish you good health... Regards....