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Abscessed Tooth - Exams and Tests
Your dentist will examine your mouth to look for swelling and other signs of infection that suggest an abscessed tooth. He or she may tap on the tooth, apply heat or cold to the tooth, or probe the gums around the tooth. He or she may also ask questions about your pain, how long you have had it, and where it is located.
Your dentist may also take dental X-rays.
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Last Updated:
March 23, 2007
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