Right, but will it be alright until the 12th of jan as I am over seas. I don't have travelers insurance which I really should've gotten! :/ I'm unsure if there's a way to get if now?

MoparDakota,

Yea, if this is an infection, the timing of this is not good :/
If it is a fistula it may fill up again but do not pop it with your finger and you could introduce bacteria into it. Use a wet q tip to gently break it if you can but do not be overly aggressive with that as you could cause further irritation.

If it is a mucocele, then it may or may not fill up again. But this would not contain puss, it would contain a watery clear liquid. Again break it with a moist q tip not your finger.

I cannot tell you if this will become a problem before the 12th of Jan or not as I don't know if it is a mucocele or a fistula.

In either case, I would suggest that you take some precaution rinse with warm salt water 3-4 times a day for several days. Use about 1/4 tsp of salt in 3 oz of warm water. Rinse aggressively up in that area to keep it very clean. The salt may hold things at bay for a short time if it is an infection.

I hope this information is helpful.
Hopefully the dental issue is uneventful and you are able to enjoy your visit with your wife!

Bryanna

Bryanna,
Well, I think I'm sure of what it is now... Had a bit of a fever today aswell a puffy feeling face and swollen tonsils. And just feeling absolutely crap on top of this my Crohns (what I believe it to be) is acting up aswell.... Trying to enjoy the last week best I can I leave for the states next Saturday. Thank you very much for your assistance bryanna very helpful to have you round on this site!!!

MoparDakota,

Okay so you have Crohns. That could very well be connected to the oral problem.

I am so sorry .... truly bad timing :/

Please try to take extra good care of yourself. Choose your foods wisely so as to give your intestines a rest and eat nutritiously. Drink plenty of filtered water to keep flushing out the toxins. I hope your symptoms ease up so you can enjoy the rest of this time with your wife.

Hang in there.... please check in to let us know how you're doing.

Bryanna

Bryanna,

That spot I had is gone after the third time if popped it and felt fairly I'll it's gone healed completely as if it were never there? I still have my stomach issues like normal but no more fever nothing. Is it possible my body was able to fight the infection? I did rinse everyday, ate healthy, stayed rested, but I didn't take any antibiotics? From what I've been told a tooth infection is one of the worst infections you can have?

Hi MoparDakota,

Yes, a tooth infection or infection in the jaw bone is not something that should be taken for granted because it can lead to serious and even life threatening problems.

If the bump did not contain pus at any time, then it may have been associated with your other condition. Have you ever experienced mouth sores when you've had a Crohn's flare up? That is not unusual.

Antibiotics should only be taken when there is an infection that warrants medication. Otherwise, the immune system should be allowed to do it's job and the meds should be avoided. In your case, your immune system is not real healthy due to the Crohn's. However, taking an antibiotic unnecessarily could cause you to encounter some major intestinal complications.

When you get back home, please go see your dentist for an evaluation of that area. A couple of periapical xrays of that area would be wise so as to rule out problems that are not clinically visible.

Please keep us posted..
Bryanna







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That spot I had is gone after the third time if popped it and felt fairly I'll it's gone healed completely as if it were never there? I still have my stomach issues like normal but no more fever nothing. Is it possible my body was able to fight the infection? I did rinse everyday, ate healthy, stayed rested, but I didn't take any antibiotics? From what I've been told a tooth infection is one of the worst infections you can have?[/QUOTE]