I have a dentist appointment on tuesday. my gums above a broken tooth are swollen and painful. swollen gum?

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.

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.