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I have menstruation gingivitis and this time around my teeth didnt hurt before i started they did 3 days in. now i have a tooth abscess on my upper gun causing swelling in my upper lip underneath. i went to the dentist got antibiotics. what can i do?
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A gingival abscess is not due to hormonal changes related to your menstruation. An abscess is due to a bacterial infection, either from a periodontal issue or a necrotic tooth nerve. Your prescribing dentist examined you and determined what is causing your swelling. Antibiotics will control the infection until the issue itself is treated.
Answered 9/16/2022
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If the abscess is in the tooth than a root canal should be performed in order to save the tooth, with a crown done afterwards. If the tooth is not treated than a extraction will result, the antibiotics can not cure or solve your abscess, only control it for a while.
Answered 9/16/2022
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