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Can abscessed gums form if you have no teeth?
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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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