I recently have had an abscessed tooth and it sprung up over the last 3 days ago. It's in a lot of pain and my gums are swollen. A recommendation on a dentist I do not have a dentist today that I regularly go to. Or the funds to pay over a hundred and something dollars to go to a dentist at the moment is there any treatment like antibiotics or painkillers I can take I am having very hard time sleeping with it. Is there any dentist that would take a look at it and what would the price?
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An abscess needs to be treated. Infected teeth can lead to serious and dangerous infections, as well as pain. You may well need antibiotics as well as treatment for the tooth, and these can only be provided on prescription by a dentist or physician. Furthermore, whomever prescribes something to you will likely and properly need to see you and evaluate you before prescribing anything or providing treatment. If you have financial difficulties you can check with the local dental society or possibly an emergency room for the name of a dentist or clinic that provides reduced fee, sliding scale, or other accommodations for people with financial hardships. You may be able to find something in your area by looking online. As a last resort, you can seek care at a hospital emergency room. It is unlikely that they will provide dental treatment, but they may be able to prescribe antibiotics for your infection, as a temporary measure. At some point you are going to need to have this treated.
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Hello sir, find a dentist that will remove your abscessed tooth for whatever money you have or perhaps they will do it as charity at no charge. You may be surprised, there are philanthropic dentists / oral surgeons out there. We are often able and willing to help patients in need such as yourself. Pills such as painkillers and antibiotics aren't the answer. What we don't like to see are people that say they have no money to take care of their oral health, yet have a smartphone, cable tv, or smoke. Life and health is all about priorities and choices. sorry for the soapbox. good luck to you.
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Antibiotics and pain killers will only help temporarily with an abscessed tooth. You need to see a dentist for a full exam and x-rays. You stated that money is a concern. You can talk to the dentist about payment plans or Care Credit. You can also look into local dental schools because they will have discounts available. I think that you should call your primary care giver to ask about mixing any medication. Good Luck
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You should go to a hospital emergency department near you without any more delay.At the hospital your condition can be assessed and appropriate antibiotic and pain medication can be prescribed ;until you can get definitive treatment.leaving yourself untreated can be more costly to you in the long run and poses danger to your general health.
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It is unfortunate that many patients regularly experience very nearly this exact same scenario. And it is equally unfortunate that these same patients often seek "stopgap" care (ie antibiotics, mouth rinses, painkillers) many after a visit to an emergency room thinking their tooth problems are "cured". This is the stuff of which "statistics" are made, meaning not only those of morbidity (pain, suffering, swelling, etc), but also mortality. Your tooth needs treatment--not "pills and potions". And in cases where costs are going to be the driving factor, that treatment would likely be extraction and possible drainage of the abscess, which unfortunately will likely be far more than a "hundred something dollars". Remember, such cases can and all too often do run into repeat office visits, ongoing infection, and even hospitalization and those added burdens to your provider. Good luck.
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You should contact either one of these....your local hospital and see if they have staff dentists on call or a residency program, a local dental school or your state dental society. Either of these will benefit you on your budget. An abscess should be attended to immediately.
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At a minimum you need to get on antibiotics and salt water rinses, ideally you should have an X-ray taken to diagnose the problem and get treatment options. Depending on where the infection is located, serious consequences can result from taking no action. So get the xray and diagnosis asap so you can weigh your options.