A member asked:

I had an abscess tooth was a bump beside it i want to feel what it was and it kind of felt like it dropped and i was swollen something do i need to go?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

If you are having: pain, fever, swelling or discharge from the area you should get it checked out. I assume you have a followup with your dentist after treatment anyway. If not, then you should in about a week.

Answered 10/29/2017

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Abscess: Probable fistula tract. Need to see dentist for x-rays, possible root canal, possible extraction

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely: An abscess is an infection, & all infections in the body can spread & potentially be life threatening. Are you under the care of a dentist and being treated? Please see and discuss with your own dentist ASAP! the absence of pain does not mean that the problem is not serious. If swelling increases, you have a fever or difficultly breathing or swallowing, to to 24/7 medical facility immediately

Answered 11/7/2017

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Abscess: An abscess is an infection. It requires immediate attention by a Dentist. Physicians do not treat cause of Dental abscess. If you expressed some of the pus from the "bump" and swallow it it will be destroyed by gastric juices. But the abscess itself needs to be treated right away. Call a Dentist, now.

Answered 10/30/2017

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