This is your action plan and things to note for mouth abscesses and swelling (a dental emergency!):
1. Abscesses are not always painful
2. It is caused by infection inside a tooth, infection of the gum, or tooth trauma
3. Abscesses can be life threatening if left untreated to become spreading infection
4. Take pain medicine such as paracetamol and/or ibuprofen but do not apply medication on the gum or the aching tooth
5. Apply a cold compress to reduce the swelling (avoid heat)
6. Antibiotics can reduce the swelling but will not fix the problem
7. Seek dental treatment as soon as possible to prevent spreading infection

For urgent dental care like a toothache or broken tooth: we have fixed fee emergency appointment that includes:
1. a dental exam
2. x-rays, and
3. toothache treatment

Call if you are concerned – we are here right in the heart of Cairns City to provide quality & affordable care to make sure you can live your best life unhindered by a nasty toothache! ?

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