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What Causes Abscess In Front Teeth In An Adult?

Hi, my daughter had a fall when she was a child, which caused few episodes of abcesses by her front teeth, she is now 33yrs old and her latest dental xray shows a shadow in her gum in between teeth, the dentist said to keep an eye, do we have to be worried about it? thanks for your answer
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Read your query your daughter have history of trauma in upper front tooth this leads to abscess formation at apex of root . For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and for treatment Root canal treatment or Apicetomy by discusing with doctor .

Hope this will help you .
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What Causes Abscess In Front Teeth In An Adult?

Hello , Thanks for consulting hcm Read your query your daughter have history of trauma in upper front tooth this leads to abscess formation at apex of root . For this I will suggest you to consult oral surgeon and for treatment Root canal treatment or Apicetomy by discusing with doctor . Hope this will help you .