hiya i cracked a tooth bout 3 months ago and have had to keep pain down with paracetamol it stoped hurting for about 2 months and today i have noticed a puss filled pimple like thing on my gum next to the tooth in question and it has a bad smell to it iam a bit concerned and terifyed of dentists what could it be and what can i do ?
Hi thanks for consulting Chat Doctor.your history suggest that your tooth was cracked deeply enough to involve the pulp and would have got infected afterwards to cause this pimple like pus filled swelling.I would suggest you to go to your dentist and get a thorough examination and intramural radiograph done of the concerned teeth.there is no need to fear from dentist as this examination does not hurt.the probable treatment may be Root canal treatment if the root of tooth is sound for act... he will prescribe you some antibiotics for infection...hope this will help you.