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Food stuck in gum
Food is stuck in my gum behind the tooth and my gum is swollen. I tried to remove it with a tooth pick but it didn't come out.
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Hello Sir, Visit a dentist and get a cleaning done. Dont use tooth pick to remove it that might injure your gum. It can be easily removed with professional instrument. Also we need to check why food is getting stuck an Xray will help for same.
Dr Swati Kedia
Teethling Dental Care,Bangalore
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Visit a dentist and get an xray done for same
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