I have a broken tooth and am in a lot of pain. Now I have a swollen gum above my broken tooth. What to do?

I have no insurance, and can't really afford a dentist.

I have a broken tooth and am in a lot of pain. Now I have a swollen gum above my broken tooth. What to do?
Sorry, but you simply need to go to a dentist. There are no medicines you can take or anything you can do at home to fix a broken tooth.





If you can't afford to have the tooth repaired, the cheapest option would be to get the broken tooth pulled.





You don't want to leave a broken tooth in your mouth. If not repaired or removed, it becomes abscessed and festered with germs, and can cause worse problems down the line.
Reply:have you been brushing and flossing? The gum might just be a result of not doing that. My sister had this stuff at her house, it like numbed your gum and it got rid of toothaches. You could try something like that. (It was like a gel.)
Reply:Go to the dentist.
Reply:The only thing to do is go to the dentist.
Reply:i think tey have free dentists, or super cheap ones. i know they have free hospitals if you cant afford one.
Reply:You need to go a dentist immediately. You probably have an infection -- the dentist will check it out and get you on an antibiotic immediately. When you call a dental office, explain the situation--most dentists will let you make payments in an emergency situation like this. An abcessed tooth can result in a heart attack, death, etc. if neglected. You really have no choice but to get this taken care of right away. You cannot afford not to go.
Reply:oh boy that really hurts, i had it too when i was like 10, is it chipped? mines was, but put ice on it and if it is loose don't touch it or it might fall, my dentist sucks didn't even try anything. after it doesn't hurt as much eat ice cream, my dad got me ice cream, he is sorta a dentist, he makes like false teeths, but yeah dont worry a lot of people have chipped tooths. it hurts but at the end you get ice cream. but any ways try to get it checked out
Reply:You seriously need to see a dentist. Maybe a dentist can give you a lower rate or finance. If there is infection, then you may need antibiotics before anything can really be done. Meanwhile, take ibroprophen to help reduce the swelling and pain. Hope you start feeling better!



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