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A member asked:
Don't know if i can go to the dentist or not, if it is a gum abscess. how long can i leave it?
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Not long: If you cannot see a dentist, most hospitals have a dental clinic. These infections can be very serious and destructive. Please seek treatment.
Answered 3/26/2013
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As soon as you can: Many times gum abscess does not hurt. However, it causes continuous progression of bone loss and thus should be treated as soon as you can. Most often it is simple to diagnose as to identify the cause of abscess.
Answered 3/31/2013
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