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How long does it take for mouth abscess swelling to go down?
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Several days: How quickly it decreases is dependant on the severity of the swelling to begin with and how it is treated. If antibiotics alone are used it may take days. In addition, if an incision and drainage is also performed, the swelling may be reduced more quickly.
Answered 7/24/2019
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