Is a dental abscess an emergency?

[ohgillian]

I hated to read and not reply, but I have no idea! What are the symptoms?

[suzubell]

Our dentist told us we needed to start antibiotics ASAP. I would call the emergency line tomorrow do you can start meds if necessary.

[monkeyfeet]

You could also do urgent care for antibiotics.

[egeiger]

You’ll want to start antibiotics to keep infection from getting worse. Our dentist will call in a prescription prior to being seen for that. You could also hit urgent care for them.

[karinothing]

Ds2 had a dental access after a fall. He never needed antibiotics and it was there for at least a day before I realized it was a problem. He never needed antibiotics because the removal of the tooth solved the issue. So antibiotics aren't always required. Is the kid's face swollen?

[Jalapeñomel]

FYI the pain could go from zero to excruciating in a short period of time, so be careful of that.

sent is a dentist and expert maybe she’s around.

[sent]

Feb 23, 2020 8:48:27 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

sent is a dentist and expert maybe she’s around.

I would call your dentist before heading to urgent care. Antibiotics should really be given by the doctor who is going to manage the overall issue. The only solution to a dental abscess is either a root canal or an extraction so antibiotics aren't the answer without a plan in place for one of those 2 procedures to follow. If at any time your child experiences any difficulty breathing, head to the ER. 

[psychmom]

Dental abscess pain can escalate in a flash. I'd try calling the dentist to get their recommendation.

[sofamonkey]

Seriously, stop replying to this racist asshole.

[joy]

Feb 23, 2020 10:33:52 GMT -5 fn2187 said:

Feb 23, 2020 2:38:38 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

I hated to read and not reply, but I have no idea! What are the symptoms?

Symptoms are a swollen area in the back of her mouth, and this morning a white tip appeared on it. Still no pain. Going to try to call her dentist emergency line today.

Edit: I really have no idea what an abscess is but I texted a pic to a hygienist who told me it’s an abscess. But she also said it’s not an emergency so I don’t know that I should have even asked her.

An abscess is a bacterial infection under the skin. The white tip is pus.

[katespade]

Feb 23, 2020 10:45:51 GMT -5 fn2187 said:

Feb 23, 2020 9:45:29 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Seriously, stop replying to this racist asshole.

Just to clarify, I’m asking for advice for an innocent child.

And I appreciate all the responses.

Google could easily answer this question for you. Go away.

[Jalapeñomel]

FUCK I DIDN’T SEE WHO POSTED.

[bronxgirl]

Feb 23, 2020 9:45:29 GMT -5 sofamonkey said:

Seriously, stop replying to this racist asshole.

Thank you!!!   (and katespade)