Infection of teeth and soft tissues of the mouth including salivary glands may result in facial swelling, pain and a limitation in mouth opening. If left untreated, these infections may become very serious and can even be life threatening.
These orofacial infections are normally treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and this treatment involves surgical drainage, removal of the source of the infection (e.g. extraction of the causative tooth) and antibiotic therapy.
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