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How much time can i leave an abscessed tooth?
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Treat it now: Whether a small non-painful abscess the sooner antibiotics are started and treatment to resolve the cause the higher the success
Answered 5/2/2015
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Not much: An abscessed tooth can turn into a serious problem very quickly. The best time for treatment is now.
Answered 5/2/2015
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