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I went to the dentist on the 21st i'm having oral surgery on the 3 i had no abcess i'm having 16 teeth pulled cuz of severe decay. cld abces return?
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Abscess is infection: An abscessed tooth can only occur if there is a tooth present. Once the tooth is removed it can no longer become infected. The socket can get infected if not cared for properly. A course of antibiotics after the teeth have been extracted will prevent new infection and clear any residual.
Answered 7/11/2014
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All teeth out: Full mouth extractions usually eliminate most gum infections.
Answered 3/5/2014
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