Pain ± swelling in the head and neck region with odontogenic (teeth and supporting structures) origin of infection. If left untreated, can lead to serious and potentially life-threat...
Pain of involved tooth; can be referred to ears, jaw, cheek, neck, or sinuses; unexplained headaches
Hot/cold sensitivity
Pain can be unprovoked, intermittent, and/or constant.
Pain with...
Early disease (gingivitis, periodontitis) does not typically warrant antibiotic use.
Antibiotics should be prescribed for acute infections with local/systemic spread or when drainage/debridem...
Follow up with o...
K02.9 Dental caries, unspecified
K04.7 Periapical abscess without sinus
K12.2 Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
K05.6 Periodontal disease, unspecified
427898007 infection of tooth (disorder...
Do not ignore tooth pain.
Treat patients with local signs of soft tissue infection aggressively because infections can spread quickly, leading to significant morbidity or even death.
Pre...
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