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Follow up from my question about an abscess will it pop itself?
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Depends: Some abscesses do develop into a sinus tract that allows them to drain on their own. However, the abscess is still present in these cases. Other cases will not drain without treatment and risk pain and swelling. You will need to seek dental treatment in order to get the infection to go away for good.
Answered 3/26/2013
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