I have had a recurring problem with abcess teeth - leading to 9 extractions over past 10 + years.

Here I go again -- sore gum around tooth - starting to show swelling in face; contacted dentist - but they're off on Mondays.

Anything I can do now to help prevent this from becoming another extraction? Any home remedies? I have been rinsing with Peroxide and water throughout the weekend; but it seems to be getting a little worse, rather than better. Also taking Advil.

I've been proactive w/dental care, do everything I'm suppose to, yet this keeps happening. Any advice to avoid this?

Hi, when all else fails, it could be your diet, your body could be trying to tell you something. The usual cause is through a hole in the tooth, or from gum disease, if this is not the case then it is the old saying we are what we eat, your immune system is not able to keep you in good health.