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I have 2 abscessed teeth&my right side of my face is swollen up bad and my gums have black knots above them. is that normal with abscess?
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See Dentist: You have severe infection that requires immediate rx. "black knots" may or may not be associated w the infected teeth. See dentist immediately.
Answered 5/4/2014
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Serious dental : Dental abscesses can become a life threatening problem. You should see a dentist, an oral surgeon or go to the emergency department to get evaluated before this gets worse.
Answered 5/17/2014
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