DD, 6, woke up in a lot of pain on Sunday night saying she had a sore tooth and her head hurt. Had emergency dentist appointment on Monday- dentist was quite dismissive, said she couldn't see any sign of infection and was going to let us to but I reiterated how much pain she was in and she had another look. Said DD had a very small amount of decay (on a baby tooth she has previously had some filling paste on). Dentist put a small amount of paste on and home we went. She woke up on Monday night again in pain. Tuesday came home from school on Tuesday and one side of her cheek/jaw area had swollen considerably. Went to GP who asked if dentist had done an x-ray to confirm no infection (she hadnt) and GP said maybe mumps but to go back to dentist if still swollen in the morning. DH took DD to dentist today who said maybe abscess, she has given antibiotics and said to come back in 48 hours if still there. She didn't do an x-ray.
GP has called back to check on DD and said if no improvement once on antibiotics to let her know.
All in all, great NHS care. But just wondering if anyone has had similar experience? GP was very honest and said she just wasnt sure what it was.
DD has a very low grade temperature on and off. Jaw is red and tender on outside. She is cranky but well in herself. Don't know if I can face another sleepless night with her! She does have a bit of cake/biscuits/ sweets bit never any fizzy drinks and only drinks milk and water. We still brush her teeth. Any thoughts?