I have a rotting wisdom tooth. It was hurting, but the pain has moved from the tooth to my cheek and eye. I just can’t afford to have it removed. Can I remove it myself and then go to the ER for some antibiotics or will the ER just remove it? You don’t have to pay them the same day.

David D. – Pennsylvania

David,

I am being completely serious when I tell you this. You cannot afford NOT to have this wisdom teeth removed. You have a serious infection and it is spreading. It’s already at your eye, guess where it will go next?  Your teeth are too close to your brain to not get this dealt with. It could get life threatening.

Unlike with other infections, antibiotics alone do not solve a tooth infection. The infected tooth has to be removed.

If you go to a dentist and explain your situation, almost all of them will work with you to make this affordable for you. Most of them have payment plans, some with zero interest.

Please don’t put off getting this treated.

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