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A member asked:

Docs can you explain, is there a home treatment for an abscessed tooth?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nien, Nyet, No!!: I am a great believer in use of home remedies. But an abscess is medically urgent. Please see your dentist asap before an infection worsens. Take care.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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