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Do I need the dentist or the doctor, or what do I need to do?

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Kdowbe · 14/02/2026 16:42

I will phone 111 if I feel worse, but also am interested in people's opinions.
I have a recurring infection in a canine tooth that's had antibiotic treatment previously and I have ongoing dental care for gum disease.
The infection has flared up again today but it also feels sore and inflamed in my sinuses and roof of mouth, and to a lesser extent I have a sore throat as well.
I don't feel very unwell but I feel a bit sub par in general..fatigued and a bit rough....no high temp though.
Typical for this to happen on a weekend.
Would you call the dentist in first instance on Monday or your GP?

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LIZS · 14/02/2026 16:47

Dentist, gp won’t treat a tooth infection.

Nitgel · 14/02/2026 16:49

Call 111 or do online. They will refer if its urgent.

MouseCheese87 · 14/02/2026 16:50

Dentist. But yes, 111 if your dentist is closed. You may need to go to an emergency dentist.

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Kdowbe · 14/02/2026 16:52

Thank you. I think I'm just a bit concerned in case the infection has actually spread to my sinuses this time. It felt much more localised in the tooth previously

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DreamingOfGeneHunt · 14/02/2026 16:53
  1. Don't wait till you feel any worse.
Nitgel · 14/02/2026 16:57

I had the infection in my sinus caused by a tooth extraction and had awful runny nose that was foul smelling and taste and post nasal drip. Would try to get antibiotics if you can

sorryIdidntmeanto · 14/02/2026 17:05

111
I think you need out of hours dentist ASAP. Don't wait to get really ill. It is clearly spreading.

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