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Swollen gums

2017-07-08 12:25:26
On my lower jaw left side the gums around last tooth is swollen. No bleeding, slight pain What could it be
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It could be due to caries just approximating the pulp horn... or else could be a food lodgement in that area...you can visit a nearby dentist for exact diagnosis and treatment. Antibiotics should relieve your problem

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it may be abcess i.e pus in ur tooth ...rest can be diagnosed well after seeing it
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go for antibiotics n visit ur near by dentist

Answered2017-07-08 12:56:42

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