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Large Abscess On Gum With White Swelling, Swelling Under Eyes. Taken Ibuprofen. What Will Help?

Hi, I have what I'm guessing is an abcess on my gum, top left. It has a very large white soft swelling like a large pea, my face is extremely swallowing, mainly under my eye and close to my nose, will the disperse on its own, I have taken ibuprofen for the swelling. Should I apply ice. It is currently pain free, but has been agony for 3 days untill the swelling appeared.
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Stephanie
posted on Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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Hi Stephanie and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this gum swelling.
From the information you have provided, this swelling needs to be properly examined and investigated if need be. For real, if it is an abscess,, drainage and antibiotics are mandatory for an appropriate treatment. Ibuprofen may control the pain but the underlying infection that is the root cause of all the problems is ongoing and not making things any better.

Please, contact your dentist, get examined and be treated accordingly. Failure to do so may lead to infection spread to adjacent tissues with serious complications.

I wish you well.
Dr. Ditah, D
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Large Abscess On Gum With White Swelling, Swelling Under Eyes. Taken Ibuprofen. What Will Help?

Hi Stephanie and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this gum swelling. From the information you have provided, this swelling needs to be properly examined and investigated if need be. For real, if it is an abscess,, drainage and antibiotics are mandatory for an appropriate treatment. Ibuprofen may control the pain but the underlying infection that is the root cause of all the problems is ongoing and not making things any better. Please, contact your dentist, get examined and be treated accordingly. Failure to do so may lead to infection spread to adjacent tissues with serious complications. I wish you well. Dr. Ditah, D