Question 1

i have a boil above left top front tooth, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Dentist !: Appears to be a fistula, secondary to a draining abscess. Could be from the tooth, could be from the gum. Have a local dentist evaluate you and advise you of the proper treatment.

Question 2

i have a bubble/ boil above my 1st front tooth.  i could pop it but in a couple days it refills and comes right back to its original size. what is it?

Accepted Answer

You have a fistula!: You probably have an infected tooth that is "leaking pus."   the pus builds up then leaks out.  The bubble forms because the body is constantly trying to heal over this fistula "blow hole"   when the pressure gets too much it pushes through the weakened hole in the skin.   The bubble then subsides only to build up again.

Question 3

i have like a boil on my gum above my tooth what is it ?

Accepted Answer

Dental abscess: This is most likely a dental abscess.  You need to see a dentist.

Question 4

abscessed baby tooth with no pain or boil, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: Most likely, what you are seeing is something called an eruption cyst. Eruption cysts are not uncommon and are nothing to worry about. However, you must go to a dentist to determine if, in fact, this is an eruption cyst.

Question 5

was diagnosed with a gum boil, is it really needed to ectract the tooth or a root canal may do?

Accepted Answer

Dental abscess: See general information below:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/abscessed-tooth#1

The specifics of what is required depends on the extent of the infection.  Recommend seeking advice from a dentist licensed in your area for specifics for your situation.

Question 6

have got boils/ rashes on the glans. had taken amox after a tooth removal 7 days ago. kindly help?

Accepted Answer

See physician: Could be a side effect to antibiotics..If had happened during the course of antibiotics..Amoxycillin allergic reaction could be rashes..Depens (penicillamine) on severity some get it right away some after few days of taking medicine..Should get it checked by primary physician..After 7 days seems to be late..

Question 7

my 3 year old has a boil on the tooth. what kind of treatment can i give her?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the boil is around an erupted tooth, then you must take her to the dentist to rule out an infection. If it is from teething of a tooth erupting, treat it with topical  listerine dabbed on with a q-tip, either way best to see your dentist.

Question 8

i think i have a tooth infection/tooth boil what can i do for treatment i have no insurance or money for a dentist.

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: I would suggest borrowing some money from friends or a family member. You need to see a dentist as soon as possible. Sometimes you can negotiate a reduced fee if you pay cash...sometimes!

Question 9

a bite-and-boil mouthguard misaligned my teeth after wearing it for 2 weeks, i cannot bite properly. will my bite return to normal after i stop using it? my dentist offered to make a custom fit one, should i wait for my bite to normalize first?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal Bite: Your bite should revert back after you stop wearing your DIY appliance. Wait until your bite feels perfectly comfortable and
normal, then have a professionally manufactured mouthguard fabricated.

Question 10

could someone accidentally swallow a "boil & fit" teeth grinding mouth guard?

Accepted Answer

I do not believe so: Anything that covers all of your teeth would be too big to swallow.

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I have a boil above left top front tooth, what do i do?

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I have a bubble/ boil above my 1st front tooth. i could pop it but in a couple days it refills and comes right back to its original size. what is it?

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I have like a boil on my gum above my tooth what is it ?

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Abscessed baby tooth with no pain or boil, is this normal?

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Was diagnosed with a gum boil, is it really needed to ectract the tooth or a root canal may do?

A member asked:

Have got boils/ rashes on the glans. had taken amox after a tooth removal 7 days ago. kindly help?

A member asked:

My 3 year old has a boil on the tooth. what kind of treatment can i give her?

A member asked:

I think i have a tooth infection/tooth boil what can i do for treatment i have no insurance or money for a dentist.

A member asked:

A bite-and-boil mouthguard misaligned my teeth after wearing it for 2 weeks, i cannot bite properly. will my bite return to normal after i stop using it? my dentist offered to make a custom fit one, should i wait for my bite to normalize first?

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Could someone accidentally swallow a "boil & fit" teeth grinding mouth guard?

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