My child has a boil with a pus on the right side of the gum where the decayed tooth is located.She did not complain of pain ,no fever, no chills.She has her scheduled dental appoinment next week.Should I wait for that or should I take her immediately to urgent care?Thank you!
Hi a pus filled boil related to a decayed tooth should be treated as early as possible in a child if not immediately, since it carries a direct risk of infecting the permanent tooth growing right bent hit. There seems to be no emergency if she doesn't complain of pain or fever, chills though. In your appointment next week please make sure besides the treatment of the decayed tooth, your dentist also treats other teeth carrying caries risk/caries through sealant/fluoride based filling for preventing such a problem arising again in the future.prevention is better than cure. Hope this was helpful .take care.