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A member asked:
Could i see a doctor about abscess at top of my gum or does it have to be a dentist?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Usually a dentist.: If it is dentally related (and it sounds like it is), you will want to see your dentist to determine the cause and course of treatment. You can always call your physician first and ask what they recommend.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Gum abscess: You can see whomever you like. However, physicians don't provide dental care. Therefore since this is a dental issue, i suggest that you see a dentist for treatment. In these cases, a physician will usually just prescribe an antibiotic (and pain medication if necessary), and refer you to a dentist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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See a dentist: You don't only need medication, you need to treat the source of infection which is your tooth. See a dentist.
Answered 1/31/2015
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Dentist: A dentist is a doctor of dental medicine. Think of him or her as a specialist in the oral cavity. An abscess at the top of your gum is best diagnosed and treated by a dentist.
Answered 12/9/2015
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Dentist: A dentist is a doctor of all things in your mouth.
Answered 9/16/2013
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