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Management of Acute Dental Problems

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Assess the degree of swelling:

  • Is the patient having difficulty breathing?
  • Does the patient find it difficult to stick out or move their tongue?
  • Is the swelling closing the eye?
  • Has the swelling worsened in the last hour?
  • Is the swelling sudden and unexplained (possible angioedema)?

Is the swelling rapidly increasing or likely to obstruct the airway or close the eye?

  • Yes
  • No