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I have a gum abscess can i pop it myself?
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Please do not: You should see your dentist to find out what is causing the abscess and treat it accordingly before it turns into something more serious.
Answered 10/7/2015
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You can: You can pop it, but that is hardly thorough treatment. It is not like popping a zit. You still have a serious underlying infection that needs to be treated. Please see your dentist.
Answered 4/28/2015
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