Bryanna,

Thank you, I will take the advice you suggested which makes a lot of sense.

As today has progressed, I am experiencing more swelling - my cheek is hard and I'm feeling the bulging/extreme soreness of my gum in the area of Tooth#3 and at the very back gum of Tooth #1 (which is gone). I read on other posts to apply warm, moist compresses which I started a few hours ago. I also took (2) Aleve for the 1st time . I am hoping this helps. I'm not experiencing any real "pain", but the state of everything is very concerning to me. I'm still on the antibiotics.

I am starting to panic b/c I checked the Drs. website you recommended in KOP, and it shows there are no appointments available until 9/21. I absolutely KNOW I cannot last that long .... Can you give me any suggestions.

Thank you in advance.