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A member asked:
Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about a tooth abscess.
9 doctors weighed in across 7 answers
Ignore: Just ask. A dentist will take an x-ray to confirm and may do more testing.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Ask: Ask what options you have for treatment. The two most likely options are extraction or root canal.
Answered 4/10/2018
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Ignore: Dental abscess means there is accumulation of pus. It can be draining or not. Swelling? See dr. now.
Answered 8/6/2014
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Ignore: Show the doc any swelling,pain,drainage,or swollen/tender glands.
Answered 7/7/2014
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Ignore: Swollen or toothache or both, and you should call your dentist and ask for an exam and evaluation.
Answered 7/19/2014
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Ignore: Do see your dentist or oral & maxillofacial surgeon and get it treated. ASAP.
Answered 11/1/2015
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Ignore: Call Dentist. Report all symptoms. Request EMERGENCY appointment.
Answered 10/10/2016
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