Antonina,

Abscesses are the result of a long term infection. The antibiotic may temporarily subside your symptoms but it will not cure the abscess. The abscess is the result of the infection spreading beyond the tooth and into the jaw bone. Pressing on the gum released the fistula of pus that had formed. The fistula will fill up again. The only way to attempt to cure the infection is to remove the tooth.

Based on your description, it sounds like your teeth are in guarded condition and we already know the old bridge has out lived it's functionality. That being the case, it is inevitable that your teeth will need to be extracted and you will be fitted for a full denture most likely sooner than later. So you have to decide if you want to spend the time and money on temporary patch ups and a partial denture ... or remove the teeth and do the full denture.

It is not an easy decision and of course you need to feel ready and comfortable with whatever you decide to do.

I wish you the best ... we're here if you have other questions.

Bryanna