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I have an abscess i believe. my face is swollen from my eye to partly down my neck. can i wait two days to see my dentist? thanks

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jana Tomsky Corvalan answered

NO: you shoulld be seen today at Emergency room . Infection may spread beyond eye or to sinuses conected with blood flow to the brain .., don' t wait!

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

No: You've waited long enough. See a dentist or at least go to a hospital ASAP.

Answered 4/10/2016

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A member asked:

I have an abscess i believe. my face is swollen from my eye to partly down my neck. can i wait two days to see my dentist? thanks

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jana Tomsky Corvalan answered

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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