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How do you treat a boil on ur gum?
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See a dentist: In order to properly treat the area, one needs to know what caused it. You should see a dentist for evaluation and have the appropriate treatment prescribed or performed.
Answered 5/18/2015
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Abscess: You have an infection that needs to be treated by a dentist. Root canal may be needed
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