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Abcess tooth facial swelling tingles and +++ pain. some dr's say find surgeon. i only have emerg. i already have 3 rd antibiotic y go em? conflicts :(
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Free clinic: Some dental clinics provide basic dental care to uninsured patients. Their services and hours of operation depend on the availability of current volunteers. Look for this type of free clinic near your neighborhood and solve this toothache. Be well.
Answered 2/3/2014
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Need dentist or OS: You really need to see a dentist or oral surgeon. Emergency departments are not really equipped to treat dental problems except for medicating and maybe lancing oral lesions on tissues.
Answered 2/3/2014
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