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The top of one of my teeth(the gum area) has been hurting for over a week. i have an appointment in a few weeks? it hurts to touch and bleeds?
10 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Move appointment: You may have an abscess. See if your appointment can be moved to a sooner date.
Answered 10/26/2017
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Bleeding gum: It sounds like a gum infection. Call and see if the dentist or his hygienist can see you sooner, at least as an emergency to evaluate the problem.
Answered 10/26/2017
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See a dentist ASAP: for gum abscess drainage. Any other treatment is a temporary relief. A gum infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. See your dentist ASAP to avoid serious complications.
Answered 4/12/2020
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Bleeding/Pain: You may have an infection, either gum or tooth. Important that you bee seen quickly. Call your Dentist and see if he/she can see you sooner to address your emergency problem.
Answered 10/26/2017
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