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I have a dentist appointment on tuesday. my gums above a broken tooth are swollen and painful. swollen gum?
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Infection: You appear to have an infection. Call the dentist who is treating you and ask for an antibiotic prescription to hold you over until your appointment.
Answered 9/5/2020
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Abscess: Broken tooth is probably abscessed. Swelling/pain indicate infection is spreading. Call your Dentist for antibiotic prescription to prevent infection spread until tooth is treated.
Answered 9/6/2020
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