Teeth!
 

Hello people of Accrington Web!

This isn't the nicest thread of the year but you could be a big help!
There's no where I could ask the question and if I could get answer from a dentist or someone who knows that would be great!

For the past 2/3 days I have had an abscess above my tooth and have plans to see the dentist tomorrow but after reading things on the internet i'm getting quite worried. Do you think I will be alright to leave it till tomorrow to get help or do you think I should go and find an emergency dentist as 3 days now is quite a lot? The swelling has only just started today but like I said reading things on the internet has got me worried tonight!

Random thread of the year but thanks for any help!

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You could call NHS 111 and ask them if you are unsure. Better than asking us muppets on here

NHS 111 - NHS emergency and urgent care services - NHS Choices

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My dentist always has a couple of slots vacant for emergencies so something like you have he would see straight away. Hope you get it sorted soon. In the meantime I suggest you keep swilling your mouth out with salt in tepid water.

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Make sure the water has boiled first ofcourse,

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hope your feeling better and your were able to get seen

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When I've had tooth abscesses in the past, the dentist always prescribed antibiotics to clear the infection before he would do any treatment.
Jb x

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There is a dentist in Warner St with a notice outside saying new patients welcome.

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Last time I went to my dentist they were taking new NHS patients. That was December... Baxenden dental... across from the pub, close to the pharmacy