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A member asked:

How much time can i leave an abscessed tooth?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Treat it now: Whether a small non-painful abscess the sooner antibiotics are started and treatment to resolve the cause the higher the success

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

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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