Question 1

how do i know if i have a gum abscess?

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Pain ; Swelling...: .. Are two of the most common symptoms. Your best bet is to have a dentist take a look.

Question 2

i have a gum abscess can i pop it myself?

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Please do not: You should see your dentist to find out what is causing the abscess and treat it accordingly before it turns into something more serious.

Question 3

can i have a gum abscess without any symptoms?

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Gum abscess: Gum abscesses typically present with swelling and painful. Most of the time they develop without any symptoms until it flares up. An abscess is an acute situation. Chronic infections are less likely to be noticed until they become acute.

Question 4

what happens it i don't treat a gum abscess right away?

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It'll get worse: It'll get worse and you may end up losing the tooth or even worse, end up in th er with a medical emergency.

Question 5

is this enough to remove gum abscess? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jswe8y2x0ag

Accepted Answer

Yes: Incision and drainage of an abscess can alleviate the acute problem with pain and swelling, however the actual cause of the abscess also has to be identified and treated to resolve the problem.

Question 6

how safe is it to lance a gum abscess by yourself?

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No: You can cause more damage to yourself.

Question 7

what's the difference between a gum cyst  and gum abscess?

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Infection: An abscess is considered a swelling caused by a bacterial infection and a cyst is caused by something else.  It could be trauma or genetic in origin.  They are usually treated differently but require a visit to a dentist or periodontist.

Question 8

why does this gum abscess keep coming back? explanations please?

Accepted Answer

Gum abscess: The cause of the abscess has not been resolved. Your dentist should be able to explain why that has occurred in your particular case. If not, find another dentist. If you have not been treated for this, you need to be.

Question 9

what to do if i have a severe gum abscess. should i be putting heat or cold on it?

Accepted Answer

Cause?: You need to see a dentist to find out what causing the abscess,  if its origin is a bad tooth or gum itself it has different treatments.  You might need antibiotic treatment as well as other treatments

Question 10

does flu cause a gum abscess?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Gingival abscess is caused by a bacterial infection due to non-vital teeth or periodontal problems.

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