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How do i know i have a dental abscess or is my wisdom tooth growing oddly?
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X-ray: Have your dentist take an x-ray to see what is going on under the gums inside the bone.
Answered 10/14/2017
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Exam is needed: A proper dental exam would be needed to determine this. The dentist would look at the teeth, gums, and radiographs to make this determination.
Answered 7/26/2014
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Abscess or wisdom : tooth eruption? Dental abscess is easy to diagnose by dental/medical history, symptoms dental examination, and x-rays. Dentists are well trained to rule out dental abscess or other oral infection.
Answered 7/26/2014
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