<s>[INST] I have had a broken wisdom tooth for about 3 months and it has been hurting pretty bad for about 2 months now. Well in the past month it has started to smell, probably from decay im guessing, but the gums around the tooth have become sore and swollen in the last few days and the tooth itself wiggles when i touch it as if it is going to fall out. I know it wont just fall out, and i have contacted a dentist, but they havent got back to me as it is the weekend. Can this kill me if not taken care of right away, or am I at risk for any life threatening problems? [/INST] With your query, exactly what you guessed is corrected foul smell is due to purification of collected debris or food particles in it. You also mentioned your gums are sore because of the same and infection. I think you may have to go for extraction of the tooth. I would definitely say you must visit your dentist or oral surgeon for the needful. You need antibiotics coverage too don't delay it infection may spread to other areas. Hope this helps you </s>