“How long does it take for an abscess to go away in mouth?”

The source for the abscess needs to be diagnosed and treated in order for the abscess to go away and healing to occur.

Abscess is a difficult lesion to heal and could spread to the distant organs. Should be treated with an incision and drainage followed by the course of antibiotics. It shouldn't be ignored. After it subsides, the source of abscess should be treated so it will not return.

Monika Tyszkowski, DDS