Dental Abscess?!


Question:

Dental Abscess?

Ok, this morning i noticed a minor bump on my cheek that i now know is a dental abscess. My insurance isn't very good because all of my prescriptions have to be paid for by me in full, and i have to pay 15% of the cost to see my dentist myself. This will change in 2 weeks when i get to upgrade my coverage and be able to see a dentist without going into debt. So I looked on sites such as WebMD and they all say it can rupture on its own, and then the dentist can perform the necessary dental work. But for now... i have a noticeable bump on my jaw/cheek... how long do they last? is there anything i can do to make it rupture sooner? it doesn't hurt much (i have a high threshold for pain) but i don't like seeing the bump, and i can't really see a doctor for at least another 2 weeks. Any info can help, Thanks

Additional Details

2 months ago
Ok, I went to the student health center on campus and the on call doctor prescribed Clindamyacin (i think thats how its spelled)... i'm assuming that means it'll clear up soon... right?


Answers:

I wouldn't recommend to wait two weeks, as your abscess can become worse.

If your dental insurance doesn't cover the dental work for the next two weeks, you can see a doctor or a dentist for an emergency, and he or her can prescribe you antibiotics for your abscess.

Yes, the abscess can rupture. But if it doesn't, it may become bigger, and very pain full.

By the way, Clindamycin is a very strong antibiotic. Yes it should work. It is recommended to eat something when you take that antibiotic because it has side effects on the stomach.




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