The gum on the one side is red and there's a hard lump. I've also got pain on that side when I swallow and the bottom of my chin hurts on that side. I've got the doctors tomorrow as can't get into dentist for 2 weeks! Someone said it could be a viral infection.
2007-03-08 05:01:04 · 12 answers · asked by Mrs Joaquin Phoenix 1 in Health ➔ Dental
It can be an abcess, which means theres an infection in the tooth. Yes, this can make your chin hurt if the infections is deep enough in the bone. You will probably need some antibiotics, and maybe a root canal. I don't want to scare you, but that's what it sounds like.
2007-03-08 05:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by j girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a doctor may prescribe you antibiotics if your lucky, i saw my doctor cos of a bad tooth that was causing me a stupid amount of pain, i had to beg for antibiotics! ask the doctor to prescribe you double antibiotics to ease the pain till you can see a dentist (doc cant fix you he will insist you see a dentist) the 2 antibiotics you need are amoxycillin and Metronidazole, thats a strong one that will kick any infections a** also while taking these, take 400mg of cocodamol or paramol, they are the strongest over the counter painkillers available, the ones with most codein in are best, ive been trying to get a tooth out for 3 months now and keep getting an infection in it which delays it even more!! its extremely painful so ive become a bit of a pro on antibiotics and painkillers!! good luck and i hope it clears up for you quickly!!!
2007-03-08 10:06:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be an abcessed tooth that has formed a sinus track that has not broken through the gum yet. That bump could possibly be just the infection from your tooth building up. It is common to see an abcess tooth form a boil on the gingiva.
2007-03-08 05:07:54 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Katie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have cyst which is like a bubble in the mouth and filled with liquid. Also your cyst may be so bad that you do have a viral infection. I recommend that you tell you dentist your symptoms and you need in right away.
2007-03-09 06:15:21 · answer #4 · answered by benz-rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would personal go to the doctor's then i would insist on a emergency dentist appointment! hope everything goes well for you!
2007-03-08 08:55:59 · answer #5 · answered by pinklady25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Dr will most likely refer you to the local hospital's oral surgery department for a soft tissue biopsy if he/she can't sort it. don't worry about it just yet though, we treat loads every week.
2007-03-08 05:07:07 · answer #6 · answered by chrisbowe82 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you may have an infection, good job you can see the doc tommorow!
2007-03-08 05:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by Spurs17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like bad infection that has travelled to either saliva glands or lymph nodes
2007-03-08 05:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may want to check on that with your doctor. When it comes to health issues, you need to ask the best specialists, you need the best for your health!!!
2007-03-08 05:09:26 · answer #9 · answered by Vlado 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an abcessed tooth ....been there had that..it sucks
2007-03-08 09:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by Nicole R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋