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What to do if i have a severe gum abscess. should i be putting heat or cold on it?
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Cause?: You need to see a dentist to find out what causing the abscess, if its origin is a bad tooth or gum itself it has different treatments. You might need antibiotic treatment as well as other treatments
Answered 8/31/2013
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Cold will help pain: Cold will help temporarily, but you need to see a dentist for definitive help.
Answered 7/2/2013
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