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I've had gum infection which has now left me with a abcess on palate in agony on 2 lots antibiotic. how can i ease pain please help?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Talk with dentist: I would suggest talking with your dentist about pain meds. Without knowing your health it might not be good to recommend a specific medication. Best of luck.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/18/2015

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Dr. John Kong answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: See a dentist. If the painkiller and antibiotics are not easing the pain, the dentist may need to do an incision/drainage procedure on the abscess.

Dr Rosenblatt agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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