 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Pickle,
2 things.
1. It disturbs me when I hear the phrases "watch it" or "keep an eye on it".
2. Treating an abscess with an antibiotic will usuually only take care of the problem for a short period of time. There are basically two reasons for an abscess. Either a dying tooth needing root canal treatment or a gum (periodontal) problem that needs to be treated.
Please make sure that the abscess problem is followed up as well as the spots on your palate.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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