So worried

[nighttimesky]

So I developed a tooth abscess over the weekend. Couldn't get to an emergency dentist. I did ring the helpline but she said she couldn't give me an appointment because I hadn't taken the maximum does of painkillers to see if it would 'improve'
I was trying to avoid them because I'm breastfeeding. I explained this. Now I have started to feel all tingly and restless. I'm so worried it's spread to my blood and then I'll give it to my baby. Can it spread in 3 days????
Could this just be anxiety or the start of sepsis so worried.

[Atenco]

Do you have garlic in the house? You could chop up a clove of garlic and take it on a spoon with a glass of water, like a pill every two hours. Personally I prefer garlic capsules, two every two hours, but they are brilliant for fighting infections.

[nighttimesky]

I managed to get to an emergency dentist who opened the tooth and drained some of the abscess and then put an antibiotic dressing inside until I can get to a dentist of my own. But my face is still swollen. How long does the antibiotic inside a tooth take to work? They didn't prescribe any tablets. I'm worried

[Mabelface]

It'll start working pretty swiftly. I have an infection that was forming into an abcess and have no dentist either. Saw the emergency one who took away the filling on top of it, leaving a hole to drain the infection. I have to have the tooth out at some point soon, but the pain has gone, as has the swelling. I've not been prescribed any antibiotics. You'll be fine, don't worry.

[nighttimesky]

Thank you all

Madizzy how long did it take for your swelling to come down. Mines still here 2 and half days later

[Mabelface]

It took a few days. Are you feeling a little more comfortable now?

[Atenco]

You could still take the garlic capsules, OP

[nighttimesky]

Yes the pain has gone unless I bite down on it. I am seeing the dentist on the 2nd September. I will look for some garlic capsules, I made a garlic and clove paste but it didn't taste very nice lol

[Notthinkingclearly]

Salt water is brilliant to swill mouth out with. Dentist said will keep everything clean. 1 teaspoon of salt in warm water. Swill every few hours.