6 year molar?
She woke up at 2 am crying and saying that her mouth hurt. Pretty sure it was one of the molars, I gave her a dose of tylenol and and ice pop to suck on. She went back to bed a bit later, and says she feels ok today. BUT, the right side of her face is slightly swollen, and when I took a look in her mouth a while ago, there is a lot of swelling of the gum around where the tooth is erputing and it's more of a whitish color rather than pink/red.
Could this be an infection? Should I try to bump up her routine appt that is scheduled for next month or try to take her to urgent care??
Answer:
Next month.? I'd try and have her seen earlier.
Infection, could be an issue if its whitish and she is swollen in the area. Most likely where the tooth is erupting, the tissue has gotten food under/around it...its not getting properly cleaned..and the bacterias have now caused infection. I'd have her seen earlier, if for any other reason to have your daughter relieved from the pain and to have it cleaned out properly by the hygienist. They have instruments to get under the tissue where you/she cant. She'll feel loads better. I assure you!
Call her dentist and ask them to see her. She shouldn't have to suffer for another month.
I remember those molars! My daughter got two through, and the other two didn't come until almost a year later. I had success with two products; Children's Advil (which lasts longer than tylenol and it has ibuprofen in it which is better for relieving swelling) and Anbesol, which numbs the skin on the eruption. You can try to bump up your appointment, but these molars are big and wide, it does take a bit of pressure to get them through. Good luck!
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