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Periodontal abscess what does it look like?

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Dr. Marshall Dicker answered

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perio abcess: Some signs are swollen gums bleeding of the gums to the touch the gums a more purple rather than pink color if there is no associated tooth pain perio abcess likely see a periodontist right away.

Answered 10/24/2013

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