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How long until swollen face from tooth absess goes away ??

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Treatment: It depends on how it is being treated... has your dentist started root canal therapy or given you antibiotics? Without care the abscess will not heal on its own.

Answered 3/13/2016

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