It is would not be the part of the tooth that you could see but the root of the tooth. Dogs do not have dental issues the same you people. Regardless, you need to take her to the vet to be put on a proper ORAL antibiotic for the infection. If they think (as most of are are guessing) that there is a dental issue then you can go from there. When was the last time she had a dental?
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