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Question:
I have had 3 root canals to my last tooth over the past month. The pain from that tooth is finally gone however now it seems that my gum has an abcess on it above the next tooth over.
I have not felt good for several months and am wondering if this abcess could be the cause of it? I also have not been able to get an appt to address this issue until another week. He will not put me on antibiotics and the pressure in the gum and tooth area is increasing, fast!
Is there anything I can do in the meantime, until I see the endodontist? Should I drain it myself? Thanks for any advice you can offer. ...Visitor from PA
Answer:
Waiting a week when you have an active infection is not advisable. You may want to consider getting an appointment sooner with another endodontist in your area (check the internet and/or yellow pages).
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