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If you get an absess on your gums can you pop it?
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Yes, but...: A gum abscess generally signifies an underlying problem with an adjacent tooth, such as an abscessed tooth or a periodontal abscess. Popping it won't make it go away. You may have developed a sinus tract, or a fistula. You should see a dentist to determine what the underlying problem is and receive appropriate treatment. Good luck!
Answered 4/14/2015
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No: You need an oral surgeon to properly incise and drain the abscess and an xray to determine the source of abscess, so that it wont come back.
Answered 4/14/2015
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