I had a toothache and the next day the roof of my mouth had a swollen spot. Its not a hard spot. It hurts when I eat I have barely ate anything in 3 days now its hurts to drinks anything. The spot is getting bigger and it hard to talk now. How can I get rid of it before I go to the dentist in 3 days. That was the earliest they could get me in. I have tried whisky on the infected tooth and salt water but the spot keeps getting bigger.
Hello and Welcome to Chat Doctor, Thanks for writing to us.toothache indicates bacterial decay or infection in the tooth that involves the exposed tooth nerve tissues. Such infected tooth needs to be treated by a root canal procedure, so please consider getting the treatment done by consulting a dentist. Formation of lump on the roof of the mouth indicates the abscess Chat Doctor.  You may need an OPG radiographic examination done for your teeth to confirm the spread of infection or to rule out the exact cause of the pain and swelling. I would suggest you to start with an antibiotic and analgesic course consulting your dentist, which helps in subsiding the swelling and pain. Hope this helps you. Wishing you good health... Regards.