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I have a abscess in my mouth can i pop it?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
It won't help: Attempting to drain the abscess will not solve your problem.. the cause of the abscess will need to be addressed. Periodontal disease? Non-vital nerve? Fractured tooth? You'll need a dentist for this, so make a call for an appointment.
Answered 1/18/2016
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Not recommended: The only way to cure a dental abscess is with dental treatment. The cause of the infection should be removed by your dentist to prevent future complications.
Answered 2/13/2016
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Don't: An abscess is an infection. Simply popping it will not cure it, and may make it worse. If you had a brain infection, or a kidney infection, would you try treating it yourself? I doubt it. See a Pro, see a Dentist for safe effective permanent treatment.
Answered 9/3/2019
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