Acute facial swellings in pediatric patients.

Dental Professional

When managing a large pediatric facial swelling from an odontogenic source, what is your timing for extraction/I&D vs. waiting for antibiotics to kick in? Do you extract immediately on Day 1 or start systemic antibiotics and wait 24–48 hours for localization?

Posted Sep 8, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC

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