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2girlsforme
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Dental Question
Let me start by saying that I have an appointment at 1. But I have a tooth that has cracked and I'm sure needs a root canal. But about 2 weeks age I developed, for lack of a better word, a pimple, in the floor of my jaw almost below it. I'm thinking this must be an infection/abscess, but when I check on the internet it seems it could be more serious. Guess am just looking for a little reassurance. Anyone have any experience with anything like this??
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Posted 9/5/07 10:11 AM  |
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lilacwine
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Re: Dental Question
Knock wood, no experience in that area.
hang in there! just two more hours until the dentist looks at it.
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| Posted 9/5/07 11:01 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Dental Question
I got the same thing when I cracked my tooth. the dentist told me it was because the area was irritated and it went away after I had the tooth fixed.
I was given some antibotics to help the swelling
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| Posted 9/5/07 11:02 AM |
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2girlsforme
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Re: Dental Question
Posted by Lisa
I got the same thing when I cracked my tooth. the dentist told me it was because the area was irritated and it went away after I had the tooth fixed.
I was given some antibotics to help the swelling
Thanks, this makes me feel betetr. I'm such a baby when it comes to the dentist.
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| Posted 9/5/07 11:42 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Dental Question
you might on your way already but the pimple you got is a fistula, its a track with a drain for the fluid(infection) to get out. The tooth will need a root canal & a crown. In some cases if its cracked below the bone it may have to be extracted.
Good luck!
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| Posted 9/5/07 12:25 PM |
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anonttcer
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Re: Dental Question
Posted by 2girlsforme
Let me start by saying that I have an appointment at 1. But I have a tooth that has cracked and I'm sure needs a root canal. But about 2 weeks age I developed, for lack of a better word, a pimple, in the floor of my jaw almost below it. I'm thinking this must be an infection/abscess, but when I check on the internet it seems it could be more serious. Guess am just looking for a little reassurance. Anyone have any experience with anything like this??
Same exact thing happened to me.
It's an abscess- it's infected.
I had to go on anti biotics to clear it up and I had to have the tooth pulled.
But don't freak out- you might just need a root canal.
In my case the tooth was cracked vertically- into the root - and it couldn't be saved.
The abscess was caused by the "pulp" of the tooth being exposed and getting infected.
Good luck!
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princess99
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Re: Dental Question
How did it go?
I had root canal today , and it was not too bad- feel free to FM mail me if you need to talk to a dental phobic, who has gotten thru 2 root canals , and deep cleanings.
I hope u r okay.
Message edited 9/5/2007 9:28:03 PM.
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| Posted 9/5/07 9:27 PM |
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2girlsforme
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Re: Dental Question
Thanks for asking. It went pretty well, turns out no root canal, but she cleaned out the tooth and fitted it for a crown. The little pimple like substance looks like a clogged salivary gland which she tells me is common, and she will just watch. I go back in a few weeks to put the crown on and then for a deep cleaning. Not looking forward to that.
Glad to hear your root canal wasn't to bad.
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| Posted 9/6/07 11:04 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Dental Question
Posted by Lisa
I got the same thing when I cracked my tooth. the dentist told me it was because the area was irritated and it went away after I had the tooth fixed.
I was given some antibotics to help the swelling
Same here. I had it at my wisdom tooth when it cracked. Feel better
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| Posted 9/6/07 11:05 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Dental Question
Glad to hear all is ok!! 
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| Posted 9/6/07 11:06 AM |
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4ForMe
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Glad all went well for your. My heart started racing just reading your post. I am so dental phobic it is ridiculous. I've rather deliver another baby than go to the dentist.
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| Posted 9/6/07 12:12 PM |
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