Swelling

Swelling inside the mouth is most dangerous emergency we deal with.

If you notice a swelling, anywhere in your mouth – CALL US IMMEDIATELY.

Swelling always indicates infection of some sort.

It may be a harmless gum abscess – usually a piece of food like a popcorn kernel stuck in the gum – that may go away on its own.  Or it may be a severe and potentially life-threatening infection.  Please let us decide which one you have.

Oral infections can easily and quickly travel to critical areas of your body.  A swelling under the tongue, usually due to an infected bottom tooth, can interfere with breathing and close up air passages.

A swelling on the outside of the face can travel up to the brain, causing brain abscess – an extremely damaging and often lethal condition.

Don’t gamble with your life – call us as soon as you feel a swollen area.  You will be seen as soon as possible.