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How can it be that my abscess pops and then comes back a few minutes later?

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Dr. Mark Venincasa answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Infection: The abscess keeps coming back because the source of the infection is still there. I suggest you see a dentist so that the cause of the infection can be discovered and treated.

Answered 6/6/2013

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