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Lynnlee22
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I have, what I believe to be, an abscessed tooth. It was somewhat painful at one time before a small portion broke off. The gum near the tooth is swollen and feels like there is pressure but it is not painful. In the last day or so, I have noticed a small bump that drain a bit of fluid that appears to be pus. It is also not painful. I have a dentist that I can call on Monday. I will ask to have the tooth extracted as I cannot afford another root canal (just had one in September on a different tooth). My question involves the danger of waiting for the extraction. If the dentist is willing to prescribe an antibiotic, would it a reasonably safe thing to plan to have the tooth pulled the first week in March? I would like to try and save a bit more money this month before paying so much out of pocket again. I’m not experiencing any pain, no fever, facial swelling, etc. Thanks for any advice.
Edit to add: Also, I’m really anxious about dental procedures and health in general. My mother passed away after sepsis from a hiatal hernia, so reading about sepsis in conjunction with dental abscesses terrifies me. Of course, not being able to pay my bills is also not a comforting thought. I also have chronic kidney disease and my state is overrun with COVID right now, so I’m trying to avoid in person visits until that subsides, but I don’t want to put myself at unnecessary risk.
Edit to add: Also, I’m really anxious about dental procedures and health in general. My mother passed away after sepsis from a hiatal hernia, so reading about sepsis in conjunction with dental abscesses terrifies me. Of course, not being able to pay my bills is also not a comforting thought. I also have chronic kidney disease and my state is overrun with COVID right now, so I’m trying to avoid in person visits until that subsides, but I don’t want to put myself at unnecessary risk.
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