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A member asked:
I have like a boil on my gum above my tooth what is it ?
6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Dental abscess: This is most likely a dental abscess. You need to see a dentist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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An infection: A boil is a sign of infection. You may have an abscessed tooth or a gum problem. Even if there is no pain, treatment is needed as soon as possible. Call today.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Cold sore or fistula: If it's a cold sore (apthous ulcer) it will resolve. If it's a draning fistula (abcess), that could indicate an underlying infection. It could also be something more serious, so you should have it checked out by a dentist.
Answered 5/14/2018
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Boil: Sounds like a tooth is abcessing.
Answered 10/8/2012
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Abscess: It is possibly an abscess, you should see a dentist to have it evaluated before it becomes a a more serious infection.
Answered 11/1/2012
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