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Needing expert help. i have serious gum infection, please help me :(?
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See your dentist: If you have a serious gum infection you definitely need to see a dentist or endodontist. You will need gum care and possible antimicrobial agents. Do not pass 'go' see your dentist before you end up with a systemic or blood stream infection then you will have to see a hospital!
Answered 1/5/2019
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