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mouth ulcer or absyss

  • 19-11-2012 6:00pm
    #1
    daddyorchips
    Closed Accounts Posts: 288 ✭✭


    Hi guys I know it sounds stupid but I don't know if I have a mouth ulcer or an absyss I don't want to attend a dentist until I'm sure because well it would waste mine and there time I remember having an absyss years ago and my face seemed to disfigure overnight and I didn't get much sleep with pain. And although I am in a lot of pain There is no swelling this time but there is a medium sized lump in my gum anyone know how to tell the difference ?


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  • #2
    ballsymchugh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,940 ✭✭✭ballsymchugh


    do a google image search for ulcers. they don't usually swell, and you can see a definite round red outline. a medium sized lump is still a swelling. you're better off getting it checked properly.


  • #3
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    If there is a problem in your mouth go to a dentist, its most likely tooth related. But whatever it is your dentist will have seen it before and know what to do. Don't go trying to self diagnose, just go to the dentist.


  • #4
    Dianthus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    daddyorchips wrote: »
    I don't want to attend a dentist until I'm sure because well it would waste mine and there time.... And although I am in a lot of pain There is no swelling this time
    Pain is pain, it's not wasted time to book a 5minute appointment to get this checked out.


  • #5
    daddyorchips
    Closed Accounts Posts: 288 ✭✭daddyorchips


    OK so its an abscess and i really cannot afford a dentist. So Im going to burst it myself just one question can it kill me


  • #6
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    daddyorchips wrote: »
    OK so its an abscess and i really cannot afford a dentist. So Im going to burst it myself just one question can it kill me

    Don't be stupid op, go see a dentist


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  • #7
    daddyorchips
    Closed Accounts Posts: 288 ✭✭daddyorchips


    I really wish I could but I do not have a medical card and I cannot in any way afford to see a dentist If it was that simple I wouldnt be posting in an online forum looking for a solution. No disrepect meant to anyone


  • #8
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    Dublin dental hospital a&e


  • #9
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    Maison Blue Skinhead wrote: »
    Dublin dental hospital a&e

    They'll still charge you...


  • #10
    btkm8unsl0w5r4
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,535 ✭✭✭btkm8unsl0w5r4


    They will send a bill certainly but that buys some time.


  • #11
    Susie564
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166 ✭✭Susie564


    I do agree with the above posts and think you should get yourself to a dentist but I am strangely curious to hear what happens if you "look after it" yourself :D you're braver than me that's for sure!


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  • #12
    van_beano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭van_beano


    I had one years ago, as a teenager. I burst it and a bit of horrible liquid came out which tasted worst than a bad pint of Guinness.

    In short it didn't kill me, I had no ill effects and the absyss didn't come back afterwards.

    However, remember one important point - I'm not a Dentist.


  • #13
    Dianthus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭Dianthus


    Without dentist intervention, the swelling WILL return, in days/weeks/months. Surely a friend or family member could loan you the money to get treated? Or approach SVP for help?


  • #14
    Oral Surgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,240 ✭✭✭Oral Surgeon


    van_beano wrote: »
    I had one years ago, as a teenager. I burst it and a bit of horrible liquid came out which tasted worst than a bad pint of Guinness.

    In short it didn't kill me, I had no ill effects and the absyss didn't come back afterwards.

    However, remember one important point - I'm not a Dentist.

    Sounds like a spot.... dental infection will always come back


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