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Suggest Treatment For Abscesses On The Gum
Okay so I had the abscesses on the upper left side of my gum so i went to my dentist to get it checked ou. He said i needed a root canal. A couple weeks later i start feeling this extreme toothache pains,it hurt to eat or even open my mouth. Now i have this huge lump on the roof of my mouth that is very painful.
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
hello thanks for the consult..it could be an periapical abscess due to infected teeth..or if it is on the gums-- periodontal abscess, gargle salt water thrice daily,,take analgesics and antibiotics ,,take iopa r and get back to ur dentist asap for a check up and treatment,,hope it helps..tc
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