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I have an abbess on my gum but don't have time to go to the dentist as i have a funeral tomorrow and holiday the day after what can i take or do?
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Make the time: You'll have to figure out a way to pay your respects and get treated. Your dentist may prescribe an antibiotic without seeing you just to get the swelling down. Give them a call.
Answered 6/13/2016
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