Gum Boil and Serious Dental Problems

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Can a gum boil lead to more serious dental problems if left untreated?

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Dr. Shalini Nanda

Hair Transplant Surgeon 10 yrs exp Bangalore

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Dr. Pratiksha Pandey

Dentist 3 yrs exp Lucknow

Yes. It can lead to the loss of the related tooth. And the only cure of it is to get treatment asap. With the help of xray the doctor will be able to make the prognosis clear.

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Warm saline gargles antibiotics and painkiller regimen maintain oral hygiene

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