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I have a very sore throat, swelling around my throat, and bad breath. Do u think I could have an abcess?
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Hi, Tammy –
In trying to figure out your problem, you have to figure out what is logical – what is most likely. There are a lot of things that can cause sore throat. Most are simple and common to us all – the most likely thing is viral or bacterial infection – tonsils, adenoids, etc.
Bad breath can be caused by several things – the most likely is dental calculus and plaque that would be resolved by having your teeth cleaned and any periodontal treatment taken care of, but tonsillar infections can also cause an odor.
So --- there are several questions you have to consider
How long has this been going on?
Short term is very different from something that has been there for a long time
Do you have a fever or difficulty in swallowing?
There are some infections that can be dangerous if not taken care of quickly – not usually, but it is possible
Bottom line is that you need to be seen by a doctor – perhaps your medical doctor, and probably your dentist. Professional eyes need to look you over as soon as possible to rule out anything that might be dangerous.
I would recommend that you call today! You can start at your doctor’s office, or in our dental office – you will have to judge which is the most likely problem and let that guide your choice of who you will see first.. Then your care can be coordinated into a logical plan.
Call (713) 795-5905
Chuck Campbell, DDS
This forum gives you the opportunity to ask a dentist about conditions you may be experiencing and treatment options you may want to consider. This forum is free and open to the public.
I have a very sore throat, swelling around my throat, and bad breath. Do u think I could have an abcess?
______________________________________________________________________________________
Hi, Tammy –
In trying to figure out your problem, you have to figure out what is logical – what is most likely. There are a lot of things that can cause sore throat. Most are simple and common to us all – the most likely thing is viral or bacterial infection – tonsils, adenoids, etc.
Bad breath can be caused by several things – the most likely is dental calculus and plaque that would be resolved by having your teeth cleaned and any periodontal treatment taken care of, but tonsillar infections can also cause an odor.
So --- there are several questions you have to consider
How long has this been going on?
Short term is very different from something that has been there for a long time
Do you have a fever or difficulty in swallowing?
There are some infections that can be dangerous if not taken care of quickly – not usually, but it is possible
Bottom line is that you need to be seen by a doctor – perhaps your medical doctor, and probably your dentist. Professional eyes need to look you over as soon as possible to rule out anything that might be dangerous.
I would recommend that you call today! You can start at your doctor’s office, or in our dental office – you will have to judge which is the most likely problem and let that guide your choice of who you will see first.. Then your care can be coordinated into a logical plan.
Call (713) 795-5905
Chuck Campbell, DDS
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