I have what looks like a blister near my tooth. My tooth broke a few months ago but I have not had the money to go and get it looked at. There is something that resembles a blister. Anyway. I accidentally rubbed it with another tooth and it started bleeding? I have a gause pad on it for now to stop the bleeding. Is this a blister? Or is it just irritated from the broken part of the tooth rubbing against the gum?
Please answer ASAP. Thank you!
2006-08-19 17:32:21 · 6 answers · asked by pinky_lady_2006 3 in Health ➔ Dental
You have given a perfect description of an abscess that has found its way to the surface. You need to see a dentist to take care of this.
2006-08-19 17:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get the tooth Xrayed. A blister at the gum line could actually be an abscess. Your tooth may be infected and in need of a root canal. If you put it off too long, and you need a root canal, you are risking undergoing serious consequences. The root canal isn't painful, but the sleepless nights with a painful throbbing tooth is. Get it checked out, better to be safe than sorry. Go to a clinic, they can set up a payment plan or something for you. Good luck.
2006-08-19 18:53:29 · answer #2 · answered by jillbnsc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably an abcess. If the tooth broke and now this came up, you probably need a rootcanal or to extract the tooth. You need to get on some antibiotics soon.
2006-08-19 17:58:05 · answer #3 · answered by LittleMermaid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a puss filled pocket, i fought with one for ages and finally got the tooth pulled. its called an abcess
2006-08-19 17:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely get that looked at- an abscess can lead to an infection that can kill you if it gets in your bloodstream.
2006-08-19 17:57:45 · answer #5 · answered by tunbatoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr Sam and Huskymom are CORRECT!
2006-08-19 18:23:44 · answer #6 · answered by DrTomBMW.M-3.M-5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋