Dental abscess
A condition in which pus builds up inside the teeth or gums.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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I need help please, I have 2 dental abscesses?
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What happens when a dental abscess is popped?
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What're the chances of dying from a dental abscess?
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Help i think I have a dental abscess. What do I do?
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Just had a dental abscess, how do I deal with pain?
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I'm curious as to why won't my dental abscess go away?
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I may have a dental abscess. How to find out if it is?
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If a dental abscess gets hard, what is wrong with it?
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I think i'm getting a dental abscess. What should I do?
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Still sick from an dental abscess. What do you suggest?
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How do I make a dental abscess less painfull or stop it getting worse?
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A 38-year old asked:
I have a dental abscess under a crown and it is extremely pain. What can I take to help ease the pain?
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A 45-year old asked:
Urgent! I have what i assume to be a "dental abscess". What can happen if i don't get it treated right away?
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How often can dental abscesses fully heal on their own?
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Can an untreated dental abscess be fatal?
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Can a dental abscess cause cardiomyopathy?
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Is it safe to pop a dental abscess by myself?
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Can you tell me how to treat a dental abscess?
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What is the best method to drain a dental abscess?
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How to tell the difference between a dental abscess or sinusitis?
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