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Swelling in Face or Jaw at Rodeo Dental in Greeley, CO: Can indicate serious infection. May need antibiotics and treatment urgently.

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Swelling in Face or Jaw in Greeley

Can indicate serious infection. May need antibiotics and treatment urgently.

Looking for swelling in face or jaw in Greeley, CO? At Rodeo Dental Greeley, our experienced dental team provides swelling in face or jaw services for patients of all ages — from toddlers to seniors. We accept most insurance plans, Medicaid, and CHIP, and offer flexible payment options for families without coverage.

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What to Expect at Our Greeley Office

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Walk-in swelling triage on 11th Ave

If the cheek or jaw is visibly swollen, walk into 2672 11th Ave without an appointment and the front desk will pull you out of the standard schedule. A clinical assistant checks temperature, takes a quick photo of the swelling for the chart, and a doctor is at the chair within minutes — we don't send acute infections back out to wait.

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Bilingual airway and trismus screen

Before any imaging, a Spanish-speaking assistant walks through three questions at the chair: can you swallow your saliva, can you open past two fingers, and can you breathe lying flat. Any no answer moves you to the front of the line and flags the chart for an NCMC consult.

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NCMC handoff for Ludwig's angina signs

North Colorado Medical Center is four minutes north on 16th Street. When a swelling crosses the midline of the neck, elevates the tongue, or compromises breathing, the doctor calls the NCMC ED directly, sends the CBCT images over, and your family doesn't have to repeat the history at the hospital intake desk.

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Why Swelling in Face or Jaw Can't Wait — Greeley

Dental emergencies get worse by the hour. The sooner you act, the better the outcome.

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Untreated dental abscesses can spread along fascial planes of the neck into Ludwig's angina, a condition that elevates the tongue and threatens the airway — this is an emergency, not a toothache.

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Upper-jaw abscesses can track toward the eye socket and progress to orbital cellulitis, so swelling near the cheekbone or around the eye needs same-day evaluation, not a wait-and-see weekend.

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Fever, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, or trismus that worsens after 48 hours of antibiotics are signs the infection is outpacing oral medication and warrants emergency department evaluation at NCMC.

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What's Included in Your Swelling in Face or Jaw — Greeley

Here's what to expect when you visit Rodeo Dental in Greeley, CO for swelling in face or jaw:

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Airway, swallow, and trismus assessment

The first minutes at the chair focus on whether the infection is threatening the airway — we check maximum mouth opening, floor-of-mouth firmness, and ability to handle saliva before any dental work begins.

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CBCT source localization of the abscess

A CBCT or panoramic image pinpoints which tooth is feeding the swelling and maps the collection so the incision is made where drainage will actually evacuate the infection.

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Incision at the dependent fluctuant point

Under local anesthetic, a small incision is placed at the lowest point of the fluctuant swelling; purulent material is evacuated, the cavity is flushed with sterile saline, and a rubber drain is placed when the collection warrants continued drainage.

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Amoxicillin or clindamycin per ADA guidelines

Empirical oral antibiotics are prescribed when systemic signs are present — amoxicillin first-line, clindamycin if you're penicillin-allergic — following current ADA guidance, not a routine one-size-fits-all course.

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Endodontic or extraction source control

Drainage alone doesn't end the infection; the offending tooth is treated with root canal therapy or extracted with socket debridement within 7 to 10 days so the abscess doesn't reform.

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24-to-48 hour drain removal recheck

A brief follow-up visit removes the rubber drain, reassesses the swelling, and confirms the antibiotic is working before you finish the full course.

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Dr. Kasra Roostan

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swelling in Face or Jaw

My face blew up overnight — can you see me today?

Call (970) 616-0262 first thing. We hold same-day slots for facial swelling, and on Wednesday through Friday the office is open from 7 AM to 7 PM, so you can usually be seen before or after a shift without taking the whole day off.

Where do I park for a swelling visit at 2672 11th Ave?

Patient parking is in the lot directly off 11th Ave, a short step from the front door — no garage, no elevators, no walking across a medical campus. If you're driving a relative who can't chew or talk comfortably, pull up to the entrance and we'll meet you at the curb.

Do you take my PPO and will the visit count toward my annual max?

We're in-network with the major commercial PPOs Greeley employers use, including plans tied to JBS, UCHealth, and District 6 benefits. Bring the insurance card and a photo ID to the front desk and we'll run eligibility before any imaging or incision, so you know the out-of-pocket before treatment starts.

¿Hablan español en la oficina de la 11th Ave?

Sí. La recepción, las asistentes y las coordinadoras de seguro hablan español con fluidez, así que puede explicar los síntomas y firmar el consentimiento en su idioma — no necesita que un hijo traduzca.

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Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics of Greeley

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2672 11th Ave

Greeley, CO 80631

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(970) 616-0262

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Mon-Tue 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Wed-Fri 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Swelling in Face or Jaw in Greeley

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Swelling in Face or Jaw for Greeley Families

A swollen face or jaw rarely gives you a warning in Greeley. It starts as a tender spot on a back tooth and, by the time you're driving down 10th Street to work, the cheek is firm and the collar of your shirt feels tight.

Our office at 2672 11th Ave sits a few blocks west of downtown, between the Sunrise neighborhood and the UNC campus, so patients from Evans, Garden City, and the colonias east of Highway 85 can get here without crossing town. Because Greeley's packinghouse and oilfield shifts run long, swelling often shows up at the tail end of a workday — which is why our Wednesday through Friday hours stretch to 7 PM and our Saturday door opens at 8 AM.

When the swelling is pressing on the airway or eye, North Colorado Medical Center is four minutes up 16th Street, and we coordinate the handoff directly.

What Greeley Patients Say

  • “This is truly the best dentist office I have ever found. The staff is friendly and helpful. The work is always well done.”

    — Susan Finlay

  • “I had fillings done at Rodeo Dental and they did a wonderful job. I am so thankful for Jenny for being willing to hold my baby while I was getting work done on my teeth. She made it possible! Thank you for the wonderful service, Rodeo Dental!”

    — Elena Farley

  • “Great staff, very knowledgeable and great customer service. Definitely going to continue to go to Rodeo Dental for all my families dental needs!”

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