Okay, I know what you're talking about now, we don't call them gum boils in the dental world, but that's okay
You definitely need to see your dentist. Yep, your GP might give your ABs, but this will likely pop up again, and you don't want it to be at an inconvenient time (like when days off having a baby, or with a newborn!), and it might well be very painful next time. GPs have NO idea about the follow up treatment that's required for dental abcesses/draining sinuses, so you will need to see your dentist for sure.
By all means get the script off your doctor, but don't put off going to the dentist. Try to do it before Christmas!
I'm off to the dentist this afternoon - thanks so much everybody!
Can dentists prescribe antibiotics? I just need antibiotics that are SAFE for me whilst I'm pregnant.
Is it safe to go to the dentist while you're pregnant? I sound so paranoid I know...but they have x-ray machines and stuff and I am so freaked out about the baby being hurt by it all!
hahaha sez!!! ange your not having pain because the infection is draining out of the gum, you get pain when the infection builds up and cant/doesnt drain.
Ange, your dentist can prescribe ABs for you, no drama. Make sure they know you're preg, and they won't do anything bad to you! No xrays etc. The dentist is perfectly safe during pg, as long as they know your pg. There are even local anaesthetics you can have etc while pg.
Thank you so much for your insight and reassurance.
First pregnancy and all...plus the fact my fiance is in the UK finalising his divorce (I'm going through my own divorce too!) is all kinda happening at once! So kinda heightens any anxiety I guess.
But it's ALL GOOD!
Thanks so much once again and I'll keep you all posted! Will let you know how I go.
Just letting you know I got back from the dentist and it's an abscess.
You were right about why I'm not in any pain.
So I'm off to the dentist tomorrow and they'll put a hole in and insert antibiotic. Is that a root canal? They said it's root canal work. I've heard of them, but what are they??
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Thank you so much!
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