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Please tell me, are there any home remedies for an abscessed tooth?
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Unfortunately no: To remedy the abscess you need to treat the tooth, something that a dentist needs to do. You'll have to make that call to feel better.
Answered 7/16/2015
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None: No home remedy. Can become a serious problem. See dentist ASAP.
Answered 7/16/2015
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