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The Cosmetic Dentistry Center in the Houston Medical Center Dental Group offers the full range of cosmetic dentistry procedures and general dentistry practices. Every patient is treated as a genuinely unique individual with his or her own set of unique and specific needs. We like to say that no two smiles are exactly alike, so when you come to our office, you can be confident we provide your smile with a restorative or cosmetic solution that is specifically created just for you.
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My gum was feeling quite hard. I looked in the mirror to see what was wrong. I noticed that one particular area was red, with what looks like an underlying yellow pimple. Is it possible that I have a gumboil or an abscess?
I have a dental checkup in 2 weeks time, but in the meantime, can I buy anything from the pharmacy for it?
It’s a little uncomfortable but not painful, as yet!!
Thanks,
Lesley
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Hi, Lesley.
You are probably describing either an abscessed tooth that has not yet hurt you or a fractured root. There are several possible treatments, depending on exactly what is going on. You might make it the 2 weeks before your appointment, but you might want to be seen sooner, as this can flare up overnight at any time and be painful. He will be placing you on antibiotics sometime in the course of treating the problem, but you should probably be seen first.
Chuck Campbell, DDS
Dale J. Brant, DDS713-795-5905
The Cosmetic Dentistry Center in the Houston Medical Center Dental Group offers the full range of cosmetic dentistry procedures and general dentistry practices. Every patient is treated as a genuinely unique individual with his or her own set of unique and specific needs. We like to say that no two smiles are exactly alike, so when you come to our office, you can be confident we provide your smile with a restorative or cosmetic solution that is specifically created just for you.
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My gum was feeling quite hard. I looked in the mirror to see what was wrong. I noticed that one particular area was red, with what looks like an underlying yellow pimple. Is it possible that I have a gumboil or an abscess?
I have a dental checkup in 2 weeks time, but in the meantime, can I buy anything from the pharmacy for it?
It’s a little uncomfortable but not painful, as yet!!
Thanks,
Lesley
__________________________________________________________________________
Hi, Lesley.
You are probably describing either an abscessed tooth that has not yet hurt you or a fractured root. There are several possible treatments, depending on exactly what is going on. You might make it the 2 weeks before your appointment, but you might want to be seen sooner, as this can flare up overnight at any time and be painful. He will be placing you on antibiotics sometime in the course of treating the problem, but you should probably be seen first.
Chuck Campbell, DDS
Dale J. Brant, DDS713-795-5905
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