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Oral Hygiene and Gum Boils
Can poor oral hygiene contribute to the formation of a gum boil?
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A gum boil, also known as a dental abscess, is a localized collection of pus that forms on the gums, usually near the root of a tooth
Factors contributing :-
>Poor Oral Hygiene :- which leads to increase bacterial accumilation and gingival issues
> Dental Caries
>Impacted Food Particles
> Injury
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