My sister suffered a break of posterior molar either 31 or 32, nearly a year ago. Because of unemployment and/or dental costs, she has not had it treated. The last two weeks she has been experiencing significant pain, culminating with waking to swelling this morning. The right side of her face, (jaw/cheek) has stark swelling and the pain is again, severe. Today is Saturday and availability of dentists is slim to none.

Any suggestions as to the level of emergency this swelling may be? Can she wait until Monday to get treatment? And, some immediate aids she could use to address the swelling and pain?

Thanks in advance!

- k MT