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Seen my dentist about draining a small abscess in my lower jaw. but she didn't- why? i'm currently on ab's but almost done, then penicillin next week.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Access in jaw: You dentist is the only one who can answer this question. My guess is he wanted to reduce infection before next step of taking out tooth.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 3/17/2017

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A member asked:

Seen my dentist about draining a small abscess in my lower jaw. but she didn't- why? i'm currently on ab's but almost done, then penicillin next week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Malerman agreed

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