Originally Posted by newB

So, I swapped out the brush head on my electric toothbrush the other day, and I'm thinking the stiff new bristles cut my gums, as the next day I had three tender areas along my gums.

The next day just one spot was bothering me, but more severely and with some swelling.

Today I woke with visible swelling along one side of my jaw, and my jaw and tongue on that side were a bit numb.

Went to the dentist for an emergency visit and to get a prescription for some antibiotics - they can't see me until tomorrow.

Went to a CVS to see if their 'minute clinic' could prescribe some antibiotics. Nope, they don't do anything related to dental which apparently includes prescribing antibiotics for a dental issue.

Went to an emergency clinic. My insurance is out of network so it would cost me around $250 just to get a prescription for antibiotics.

Guess I'm waiting until tomorrow.