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Suggest Remedy For Pus Filled Boil On Gums

My child has a boil with a pus on the right side of the gum where the decayed tooth is located.She did not complain of pain ,no fever, no chills.She has her scheduled dental appoinment next week.Should I wait for that or should I take her immediately to urgent care?Thank you!
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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a pus filled boil related to a decayed tooth should be treated as early as possible in a child if not immediately ,since it carries a direct risk of infecting the permanent tooth growing right benth it . there seems to be no emergency if she doesnt complain of pain or fever ,chills though . in your appointment next week please make sure besides the treatment of the decayed tooth , your dentist also treats other teeth carrying caries risk/caries through sealent/flouride based filling for preventing such a problem arising again in future .prevention is better than cure . hope this was helpful .take care .
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Suggest Remedy For Pus Filled Boil On Gums

hi a pus filled boil related to a decayed tooth should be treated as early as possible in a child if not immediately ,since it carries a direct risk of infecting the permanent tooth growing right benth it . there seems to be no emergency if she doesnt complain of pain or fever ,chills though . in your appointment next week please make sure besides the treatment of the decayed tooth , your dentist also treats other teeth carrying caries risk/caries through sealent/flouride based filling for preventing such a problem arising again in future .prevention is better than cure . hope this was helpful .take care .