u/Positive_Dot9938

Hi everyone, I’ve neglected professional cleanings for a long time and I’m now very anxious about the state of my teeth. I have a dentist appointment this Tuesday, but I’d appreciate some insight on these photos. Photos 1 & 2: Can this amount of tartar be removed with a standard cleaning? Photo 3&4: This tooth has been hurting for a few days. I feel a sense of pressure in my cheek in that area, and I noticed a small dot under the tooth. Is the cheek pressure a red flag for an infection/abscess, or just severe inflammation? I'm worried it might be serious. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’ve neglected professional cleanings for a long time and I’m now very anxious about the state of my teeth. I have a dentist appointment this Tuesday, but I’d appreciate some insight on these photos. Photos 1 & 2: Can this amount of tartar be removed with a standard cleaning? Photo 3&4: This tooth has been hurting for a few days. I feel a sense of pressure in my cheek in that area, and I noticed a small dot under the tooth. Is the cheek pressure a red flag for an infection/abscess, or just severe inflammation? I'm worried it might be serious. Thanks!