Abscessed tooth, got Antibiotic on yesterday. How long will it take for swelling in jaw and gums to disappear? My gums and jaw are swollen and throbbing, burning at times and tingling.  What's really going on?  Started taking Augmentin on yesterday morning after the Dentist appointment.  How long, once again will it take for the big jaw syndrome to decrease. I know I should've taken care of this last year, but, the pain went away.  It appears that my co-workers are also suffering with dental trauma.  I say again, what's really going on?  My neck in some areas appear to be swollen and paining. I can't hardly sleep at night.  I'm tired of taking pain relievers, i.e tylenol, excedrin, advil, motrin and 800mg Ibuprofen.  What does anyone suggest, reccommend or suggest the next action of mine to be?

Summarized question: How long will it take for swelling in the jaw and gums to disappear if having an abscessed tooth?