Abscess tooth... cracked?

Question

i have had a cracked tooth for over 4 yrs. I am suppose to get it pulled but I have dentist-phobia. Everytime I went to the dentist I would lay down on the bed and get up w an asthma attack. I have tried it about 5 times and i gave up. I have no pain at all, but today I have a abscess next to teh broken tooth. I know is serious but what happens when there is no pain? can i wait a nother month till i get my insurance? thanks!

Answer 1

What will happen is you NEED to go on antibiotics ASAP..people have died from tooth infections...you should ask the dentist if they can give you gas or a sleeping pill so you won't be as anxious..if you don't want to take medication try seeing a therapist

Answer 2

Same thing happened to me! When my tooth abscessed, I went to the dentist and she would not touch it because at that point it was too infected. She referred me to a OMF surgeon.  It would have been worse if I'd waited.

GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!

Answer 3

You need to have that abcess tended to immediately.  Many dentists offer conscious sedation.  You don't feel a thing.  I have dentalphobia as well, had major oral surgery and never felt a thing.  Go get it taken care of ASAP.  You can also ask the dentist to prescribe a mild tranquilizer to take before your appointment so you don't freak out.