I have a toothache and a abcess.?

Dentist: See a dentist. You can see your primary care doc who might give you some pain meds and/or antibiotics, but definitive treatment is from your dentist. Abscess likely needs drainage and tooth needs x-rays.

See a dentist!: Go see a dentist immediately. The abscess requires antibiotic and the toothache requires treatment as soon as possible before it gets worse.

See a dentist: You have only one choice but to see your dentist as soon as possible.

See your dentist: A toothache is experienced when bacteria have penetrated the enamel layer of the tooth. If the cavity is not restored by a dentist, then the bacteria travel to the pulp (nerve) of the tooth and contaminate it. Although the pulp has immune cells that can kill the bacteria, they eventually win (due to their fast replication) and necrose and abscess the nerve. Your dentist can take care of this.

Immediate attention!: Untreated infections can cause serious complications! they can even be life threatening! toothaches don't go away on their own! now you have two very good reasons to see your dentist asap!

Dental abscess: It's most commonly caused by severe tooth decay or gum infection. Dental abscess is an acute infection and visit to a dentist is warranted. Good luck.