A female patient of 80 years of age, with right hemiparalysis, is taking the following medicines:
perindopril- 4 mg once
daili,simvastatin - 10 mg once daily
clopidogrel- 75 mg once daily,

She has developed swelling on lower left side of face involving left side of lower lip and severe pain on eating. Upon intra oral examination, tooth number 20 is fonud carious with severe pain on pucussion in it. What should be done for immediate treatment?
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This lady should seek immediate emergency care. With her medical condition in conjunction with her acute infection (swelling), I would recommend that she see an oral surgeon immediately.

Give Dr Terry Taylor a call – 6th floor Scurlock Tower – 713-790-1995


We will be happy to help with her aftercare and general dental needs.


Dale Brant, DDS

Chuck Campbell, DDS

713-795-5905

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