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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
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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!
Answered 4/15/2016
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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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