Question 1

whats good for an abcess on gum?

Accepted Answer

Drainage: If the abscess is large enough, it will need to be drained along with antibiotics. One problem is that the infection can easily spread along nerves and blood vessels. From the gums there is ready access to the brain and other sensitive structures. It is thought that king tut died of an oral abscess that spread to his brain. Don't delay, see you doc right away!

Question 2

my child has had an abcess on gum no pain for 3 days and not burst yet, it's like a large blister she is 10?

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Please see dentist: The abscess needs to be drained and treated with antibiotics. Untreated bacterial infections of gums and/or teeth can damage teeth and bone if left untreated.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

i think i might have gum abscess, how to know?

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See a dentist: A local dentist can examine the problem and provide the necessary treatment. Since you cannot treat this personally, you need to make the call... The sooner the better.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

how long can you leave a gum abscess before it gets serious?

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No timetable: If your gums are abscessed, it already means its serious.

Question 9

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 10

does it hurt to remove a gum abscess? what would i need if i wanted to do it myself?

Accepted Answer

Help from G-d: You most likely could not treat the source of an abscess yourself.  You could relieve the swelling, but it would come back.

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