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How do i know when an abscess on my gum needs care?
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Dental abscess: Abscess is usually caused by an infection and usually needs dental evaluation for the correct treatment. Ignoring it might cause damage to the healthy tooth and might also cause the infection to spread to the jaw or the whole body (blood poisoning).
Answered 7/8/2012
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