Please see a dentist as soon as possible for a clinical examination and dental X-ray. The dentist will check whether the tooth has decay, infection or a gum-related problem and then decide whether treatment such as root canal treatment, drainage, or extraction is required.

* Please do not press, squeeze or puncture the swelling yourself. * Keep the area clean and continue gentle brushing. * Don’t delay treatment even if the swelling is not very painful, as a dental abscess usually does not resolve on its own. * If you develop fever, rapidly increasing swelling, swelling around the eye/face, or difficulty swallowing or breathing, seek emergency medical care immediately.