This morning i woke up with a swollen cheek and pain in the gum on the whole of the right side of my face (bottom set of teeth only) i did have all of my wisdom teeth out but this was in May (also the wisdom tooth on the bottom right side was the most painful extraction site) I have an appointment to see the dentist tonight but i always feel like i'm wasting his time with my minor problems! I have also just had something to eat and the swelling is still there but the pain has subsided, my mum said it may be an infection-is this the case? many thanks x
2007-06-17 20:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by BscHons 6 in Health ➔ Dental
p.s the swelling hs reduced so has the pain, should i still go and see the dentist!?x
2007-06-17 22:03:29 · update #1
If you are in pain and having trouble sleeping its sounds like an abscess, they usually flair up at night time making sleeping difficult, so thats why it probably feels better just now but it will get worse if you leave it, you are not wasting your dentists time, that is what he is there for, anyway if everyone thought that he would be out of a job! Your dentist will probably have a look and take an x-ray, if it is an abscess he will probably give you antibiotics to clear the infection, and decide what the best treatment is for you and give you another appointment for treatment to be carried out. The antibiotics will kill the pain but you must go back and have treatment as the abscess will come back with a vengeance if you dont,. I had this problem where my face was swollen and tender, luckily I worked in a dental surgery and when my boss looked at it, it turned out to be a blocked salivary gland, but your dentist will be able to let you know once they examine it.
2007-06-18 00:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by stacie_yst 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well....I don't drive....but I do know it is expensive to run cars these days....although it is probably a little less so right now than a few months ago. If I drove and had a car of my own, my answer to this Q may be a little different, I must admit. I know that the dentist hurts my finances far more than the doctor....which is one reason why I am not looking forward to having my dental work done in about ten days from now. I am so grateful for our National Health Service in this country. I probably find the dentist a little more unpleasant than the doctor....although I always wish I could do without my regular hospital visits. They are probably the worst....with the dentist not far behind.
2016-05-18 06:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your temperature. If you have a fever, that is a good sign that you have an infection. Other things to look for are severe redness, swelling, and discharge from the effected site. I would definitely go to a dentist and be evaluated.
2007-06-17 21:08:47 · answer #3 · answered by medicsgtb01 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a minor problem and you are not wasting his time. Just get to your appt. and see what the problem is. It very well could be an infection as the symptoms sound like it, and in that case getting to the Dentist ASAP would be beneficial.
2007-06-17 21:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Aunt Martha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
def an abcess ...my partner has just had this has a result he had a bottom tooth out ,,not the wisdom the one nxt to it ..try using as hot has u can handle salt water and rinse ya mouth every hr ..it will ease the pain or soreness and hopefully disperse the abcess to make it much easier ..untill ur trip 2 the dentist ..goodluck
2007-06-17 21:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by LISA G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an infection Hun, happened to my mum she seen the dentist and he gave her antibiotics
good luck
2007-06-17 23:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Autism's Beautiful Face 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an abcess - good luck at the dentist.
2007-06-17 21:01:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an abcess or root infection, definitely get it checked out as if you have an infection you'll need antibiotics.
2007-06-17 21:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jez 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not a densit,,but that sounds like you might have an abcess in your gums..you will hav to go to your dentist for antbiotics and possible draining. go fast before it gets worse and more uncomfortable!
2007-06-17 21:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by claudia_csn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be infected but please don't feel like your wasting the dentists time that's what they are there for. and if it is infected you probably already know your need antibiotics. or a good medicated mouth wash
2007-06-17 21:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by sweetie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋