<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hello, I m 22 and I ve been diagnosed with general aggressive periodontal disease. Due to long time non healing ulcers I wasn t able to brush my teeth properly from November to june. Now my ulcers have healed and I m giving it my 100 to save my teeth as I ve lost my 90 of jawbone.I have been stressing alot about this but after ulcers I still had a slight swelling behind my upper front tooth it s been ok up till now but today all of a sudden it swelled up a lot and it s hurting aswell it s a big lump now.I have an appointment with my dentist in a week, is this something serious or can you please help.Thank you  <response>: Hellooo...read through your query...the problem regarding swellingperiodontal abscess most probably can be reduced by taking antibioticsamoxicillinmetronidazolefor 5 days...can take diclofenac painkiller too if pain persists...do salt water gargling twice daily...use Listerine mouthwash twice dailygood for gum health.and go to dentist and get scaling done...depending on X-rays he will plan for the treatment regarding periodontitis...dont worry...maintain good oral hygiene...and be happy...thats the best treatment...hope your benefitted something by my reply.have a healthy day!!! 