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My gum was very painfully swollen around the back molar for two days. no fever. now the swelling and pain has reduced significantly. i have a slightly swollen lymph node. i can't see the dentist until wednesday. it's only two days can it wait?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can wait.

Dr Davantzis agreed

Answered 6/20/2022

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It sounds like it can wait. Good Luck

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/22/2022

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A member asked:

My gum was very painfully swollen around the back molar for two days. no fever. now the swelling and pain has reduced significantly. i have a slightly swollen lymph node. i can't see the dentist until wednesday. it's only two days can it wait?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Davantzis agreed

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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