While you may assume little could go wrong when you lance an abscess, assumptions like this get people into serious trouble, especially when it comes to oral abscesses. Popping your abscess will definitely bring you instant relief—in case you were wondering—but if you're not careful it can also bring on a whole new set of problems. All of the above and more can happen when you decide to play dental doctor on yourself. Sometimes it's worth it and sometimes it's not.
