### Patient: Doctor, I have been having pain in my tooth and it has become swollen. I think I might have a tooth abscess.
### Doctor: Based on your symptoms, it seems like you might have a tooth abscess. In order to confirm, we will need to perform an incision and drainage (I&D) procedure. This involves making a small cut in the abscess and draining the pus out from the swollen area. We will also need to take a sample of the pus and send it for culture wound testing to determine the bacteria causing the infection. This test will help us decide on the best course of treatment for you.