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I have a boil above left top front tooth, what do i do?
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Dentist !: Appears to be a fistula, secondary to a draining abscess. Could be from the tooth, could be from the gum. Have a local dentist evaluate you and advise you of the proper treatment.
Answered 12/4/2013
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