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I have a dental abcess and it is draing daily so i push around it and help the puss come out is this normal been going on for a lil while now?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a dentist: You obviously have a problem, yet you are not having it treated. It will only get worse, and eventually cause an emergency and/or possible loss of that tooth. In the end, you will still have to see a dentist. Please call for an appointment.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

DANGER!: Untreated dental infections (which is exactly what you have and what you do is not considered treatment) can spread and cause serious complications including death. You need to be on a proper antibiotic as well as having the cause of the infection treated by a dentist. Set that appointment up now!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Yes: This is normal but, once the abscess stops draining, you will be in more pain you need to see a dentist asap.

Answered 4/17/2016

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Options: You need to have this treated. Your dentist will evaluate the area, determine the cause and probably recommend either root canal therapy or extraction. Leaving it alone will usually result in progression of the problem and loss of the tooth.

Answered 9/15/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a dentist ASAP: A tooth infection won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your body. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by treating the cause and getting rid of the infection. See your dentist ASAP.

Answered 2/11/2015

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