No sign of an abscess but there is bad pain please help!

Q. My 13 y/o son had a broken front tooth repaired in May w/ a veneer placed. For the past 2 days, he has severe pain above the tooth but no notable signs of abscess. This morning he woke up and his front lip is mildly swollen. The pain increases at night with Advil only mildly helping. What do you think is going on and what are his options. He sees the Dentist tomorrow morning. Thanks!!!,
A. He probably had an abscess underneath the tooth – hopefully the dentist has fixed his problem
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