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Amygdaland
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I have a pretty bad abscess under my upper second molar with no "pimple" on the surface of the gum. I've been on antibiotics and pain meds for a few days now, but I still have severe pain occasionally after moving around too much or exerting myself (which I will try not to do anymore). My dentist appointment is in 2 days and they will either do a root canal or pull the tooth.
I heard that the infection can make the anesthetic useless, and doing work on a still infected tooth could spread the infection. I don't really trust my dentist - how will she know if the antibiotics have sufficiently taken care of things when I'm there for treatment? I'm afraid they will just start it without asking or making sure.
I heard that the infection can make the anesthetic useless, and doing work on a still infected tooth could spread the infection. I don't really trust my dentist - how will she know if the antibiotics have sufficiently taken care of things when I'm there for treatment? I'm afraid they will just start it without asking or making sure.