Yesterday I discovered what looks like an abscess between the root of one of my front teeth and the gum. I've been having issues with my front two teeth, and sometimes the nearby incisors, since June. I went to the dentist in July and had an x-ray taken and he said there was nothing wrong with it despite not being able to chew food without excruciating pain. He said it was caused by clenching/grinding. The pain did ease significantly soon after, but the root area hasn't been the same. Often I have a very foul taste from that area and the roots were always sensitive. I even went to a GP and he prescribed a nasal spray assuming it was sinus related, but its clearly related to my teeth, at least both.

The dentist will clearly see the abscess. It's very obvious. I see him this morning at 9:30. I'm not sure what he'll do, but I sort of wish an antibiotic would be prescribed. If he considers that, I need to ask him to look into any issues with an antibiotic and my Tegretol XR (carbamazepine ER). Tegretol has several interactions, usually not dangerous, and antibiotics (at least some) are on that list. If he prescribes one, I'll call my psychiatrist, too.