Dr. Asma Parveen
Dentistry
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Hello doctor,
I had a toothache for which I visited a dentist. He extracted the tooth, cleaned all my teeth, and prescribed me antibiotics. However, after reaching home, I found an abscess on my gum that had popped. Is it normal, or should I visit my dentist again?
Kindly advise.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Has the abscess been popped more than a week back? If yes, then you need not visit a dentist immediately. However, if it has started after treatment, you must consult a dentist to rule out gum or tooth infection. For the time being, I suggest you do warm saline gargles five to six times a day for a week. It will prevent the recurrence of abscesses.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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