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Is it possible to have an abscess for tooth already pulled?
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Yes: This can occur. Please contact your dentist asap if you believe you have an abscess.
Answered 1/4/2014
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Yes: An abscess is an infection in a tooth. Even if the tooth is removed, if the infection has spread to the surrounding bone it can remain even after tooth is removed. See your dentist for evaluation and treatment. An infection anywhere should not be ignored.
Answered 5/9/2017
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