im worried that i might have an abscessed tooth

i think i may have an abscessed tooth but im not sure.i had a wisdom tooth come in a week ago and now i have a bump on the gum next to it i was wondering if it could be the tooth causing swollen gum or an abscessed tooth.i have really bad cavietys and have an apointment set for the 15th if it is abscessed will that be soon enough?Can you die from an abscessed tooth?

[Jerome Bogin, D.D.S.]

It is certainly rare that someone would expire form a dental abscess. That does not mean you should ignore the problem. I would not wait until the 15th. You should be seen in the next day or so.

[DenyingorDying]

Hi everyone. I am new at this whole online message board thing, so I hope I'm asking my question in the proper area.
Almost 3 and a half years ago my left side of my face did the chipmunk thing. I went to the clinic and they told me that I had an absessed tooth and needed a re root canal.
The swelling went down and I never did anything about it. You dont have to tell me how down right stupid I am. I am well aware.
I am scared though, does anybody know what I should do?
No insurance or assurance :(