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Dental abscess
A condition in which pus builds up inside the teeth or gums.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | |||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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I need help please, I have 2 dental abscesses?
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Where does dental abscess form?
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How is a dental abscess treated?
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What is done for a dental abscess?
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How do you treat a dental abscess?
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Does a dental abscess usually hurt?
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Can dental abscesses cause halitosis?
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A member asked:
I have face swelling from dental abscess?
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A 41-year old asked:
What kind of condition is a dental abscess?
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A 48-year old asked:
How do i ease the pain from a dental abscess?
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A 43-year old asked:
What can you do if you have a dental abscess?
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A 39-year old asked:
How to get rid of a dental abscess on my own?
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A 30-year old asked:
Are dental abscess treatments painful to get?
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A 47-year old asked:
Is it safe to pop a dental abscess by myself?
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A 39-year old asked:
I think I have dental abscess . What are the signs?
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A 34-year old asked:
What're the chances of dying from a dental abscess?
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A 32-year old asked:
Help I think I have a dental abscess. What do I do?
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A 31-year old asked:
I may have a dental abscess. How to find out if it is?
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A 29-year old asked:
If a dental abscess gets hard, what is wrong with it?
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A 49-year old asked:
How long does a dental abscess removal procedure take?
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A 45-year old asked:
Still sick from an dental abscess. What do you suggest?
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A 42-year old asked:
What advice can you give me for a possible dental abscess?
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A 37-year old asked:
What is the best way to reduce swelling from dental abscess?
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A 41-year old asked:
After drainage of dental abscess is ther still some swelling?
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A 29-year old asked:
How can i get rid of a dental abscess on my own? No insurance now.
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A 32-year old asked:
how do i make a dental abscess less painfull or stop it getting worse?
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A 37-year old asked:
After drainage of a dental abscess is there still some swelling for awhile?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can you tell me docs, is it bad to have a dental abscess on and off for 4 months?
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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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