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When i softly touch the middle part of my upper lip, i have shooting pain to 1 of my upper right tooth inside my gum area.
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Could be: Many things including an abscess or the start of an abscess related to the tooth or the gum surrounding the tooth. Please see your dentist asap to determine exactly what the problem is so it can be addressed before the next holiday so you can enjoy the holiday.
Answered 12/3/2013
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Pain: May have a devitalized tooth. Please see your Dentist for examination, imaging, appropriate treatment or referral.
Answered 1/5/2019
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