I’ve been having trouble with my wisdom teeth. I think they need to be removed, but I just can’t afford it. Can I just get an antibiotic from my doctor? My face is starting to swell, so I’m getting worried.
Jack K. – Orlando, FL
Jack,
You have reason to be worried. It sounds like you’ve got an infected wisdom tooth and it is spreading. Our mouths are dreadfully close to our brains. you certainly don’t want it spreading there!
Though antibiotics help, they will only help if the infection is physically removed. Your teeth are different from other parts of your body. The infection has to be removed.
There are affordable ways to deal with this and it does have to be dealt with, for your own safety.
Talk to your dentist. I’m sure he or she will be willing to work with you.
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