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Home Care
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Home care for a dental abscess includes: - Apply warm compresses for swelling of the face:
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours.
- Gargle with warm saltwater three times per day.
- Maintain good oral hygiene:
- Brush your teeth after meals and at bedtime.
- Floss your teeth every day.
- Gargle with dilute saltwater three times per day.
- See your dentist every 6 months.
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Acetaminophen for pain and fever
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain and fever:
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