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I have this pimple like thing on my gum and i touched it with my hands - will i be alright?
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Call your dentist: The only way to cure a periodontal (gum) abscess is with dental treatment. The first step of treatment is to drain all pus that has accumulated in the abscess. The deep cleaning will be required for the gum pocket and cause of the infection should be removed.
Answered 9/8/2014
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