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Can abscessed gums form if you have no teeth?

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Dr. Stan Shih answered

Possible...: ...But not likely. Unless there is tooth root or foreign body introduced into the gums, a gum abscess is unlikely. If there is a swelling of the gums and no tooth or tooth root present, other explanations for the swelling will be investigated.

Answered 10/6/2019

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Rarely: That is unusual, but possible. Most abscesses are tooth related.

Answered 12/15/2018

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