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Lower molar gum swollen

2017-04-16 09:43:35
My lower right molar teeth gum has swollen , its been three days painful gum i have got. Kindly suggest.
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It can due to a gum problem( periodontitis or pericoronitis ) Or It can be due to a tooth problem ( tooth decay or fractured tooth )
Next Steps
See a dentist who will take an x Ray and suggest you the treatment
Health Tips
Do not apply anything hot or any balms like zandu balm or zinda tilsmath to the swollen area

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