• Will a gum abscess go away without antibiotics?

I have a gum abscess. Will a gum abscess go away without antibiotics?

2 Answers

  • Dentist | General Practice
  • Roseville, CA

We need to look at it and decide

  • Dentist
  • Hettinger, ND

It is important to determine the source of the gum abscess. If the abscess is caused by an infected tooth, antibiotics will not resolve the issue. The tooth will need a root canal or to be extracted. If the abscess is of periodontal origin, then that source must be addressed. Simply put, an antibiotic is not likely to resolve a gum abscess.

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